CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 B85216
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of 2-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid
(CAS # 1975-50-4) from Japan
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated April 15, 1997, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for 2-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid
also known as 3-Nitro-o-toluic acid will be 2916.39.0300,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides,
halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: other: 3-Nitro-o-toluic acid. The rate of duty will be 6.6 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