CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D80876
Ms. Liz Neger
SST Corporation
635 Brighton Road (P.O. Box 1649)
Clifton, NJ 07015-1649
RE:: The tariff classification of Vanillin (CAS # 121-33-5) from United
Kingdom
Dear Ms. Neger:
In your letter dated July 30, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The applicable subheading for Vanillin, also known as 4-
Hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzaldehyde, will be 2912.41.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aldehydes, whether or not with
other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde:
Aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function:
Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)..... The rate of duty will be 6.1
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