CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 B82569
Mr. Ralph C. Meola
Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
CN 7500
Cranbury, New Jersey 08512-7500
RE: The tariff classification of 2-Methoxy-5-trifluoromethoxy
benzaldehyde (CAS #
145742-65-0) from France
Dear Mr. Meola:
In your letter dated February 18, 1997, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for 2-Methoxy-5-trifluoromethoxy
benzaldehyde will be 2913.00.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for halogenated,
sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of products of
heading 2912: aromatic other. The rate of duty will be 15.3
percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist
Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768.
Sincerely,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Chief, Special Products Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division