CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C85560
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of S-Benzyl glycidyl ether (CAS #
16495-13-9) from Japan
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated March 5, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for S-Benzyl glycidyl ether, also
known as 1-(Benzyloxy)-2,3-epoxy-propane, will be 2910.90.2000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and
epoxyethers, with a three-membered ring, and their halogenated,
sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other:
Aromatic..... The rate of duty will be 5.7 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