CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C84452
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of Methyl Oleate (CAS # 112-62-9) from Belgium
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated February 2, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for Methyl Oleate, also known as Oleic acid, methyl ester, will be 2916.15.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters: other. The rate of duty will be 4.4 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