CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 C87937
Ms. Carol S. Hatcher
PBI Gordon Corporation
1217 West 12th St.
P.O. Box 014090
Kansas City, MO 64101-0090
RE: The tariff classification of Mefluidide (CAS 53780-34-0) from India.
Dear Ms. Hatcher:
In your letter dated May 12, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling for Mefluidide (Chemical Name -
2',4'-dimethyl-5'-(trifluoromethanesulphonamido)acetanilide) which you have
stated is a herbicide and plant growth regulator.
The applicable subheading will be 2935.00.7500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTUSA), which provides for sulfonamides: other. The rate
of duty will be 10.7 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 Thomas Brady at 212-466-5747.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division