CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C85929
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of Methyl pyruvate (CAS # 600-22-6) from Japan
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated March 27, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for Methyl pyurvate will be
2918.30.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for carboxylic acids with aldehyde or
ketone function but without other oxygen function, their
anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their
derivatives: Other: Other........ The rate of duty will be 3.7
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