CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C83141
Ms. Brenda S. Powers
American International Brokerage, Inc.
3125 Ashley Phosphate Road Ste. 110-R
Charleston, SC 29407
RE: The tariff classification of Methyl salicylate (CAS # 119-36-8) from China
Dear Ms. Powers:
In your letter dated December 16, 1997, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for Methyl salicylate, also known
as 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, will be 2918.23.2000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for carboxylic acids with phenol function but without
other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides,
peroxyacids and their derivatives: other esters of salicylic acid
and their salts: other: odoriferous or flavoring compounds. The
rate of duty will be 9.7 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,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division