CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C88119
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of L-Serine (CAS # 56-45-1) from Japan
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated May 18, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The applicable subheading for L-Serine will be 2922.50.5000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
Amino-alcohol-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function: Other.
Pursuant to General Note 13 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, this product will
be free of duty.
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