CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C86829
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of Isopropanol (CAS # 67-63-0)
from Germany
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated April 23, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for Isopropanol, also known as 2-Propanol, will be 2905.12.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for Acyclic alcohols and
their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives: Saturated monhydric alcohols: Propan-1-ol (Propyl
alcohol) and Propan-2-ol (Isopropyl alcohol)......
Propan-2-ol......... The rate of duty will be 10.6 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