CLA-2-38:RR:NC:2:239 C89489
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of Docosanoic Acid (CAS 112-
85-6) from China.
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated June 17, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling for Docosanoic Acid which is used as a chemical intermediate for
cosmetics and waxes.
The applicable subheading will be 3823.19.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for industrial monocarboxylic fatty
acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols: other. The rate of
duty will be 3.8 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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