CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C86475
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol (CAS # 489-01-0) from France
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated April 9, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol will be 2909.50.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or
nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Products described in
additional U.S. Note 3 to Section VI. The rate of duty will 10.3
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