CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 D81004
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of Cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene (CAS
156-59-2) from Japan.
Dear Chivini:
In your letter dated July 22, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for Cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene (Chemical Name
- (Z)-1,2-Dichloroethene) which you have stated is a
pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form.
The applicable subheading will be 2903.29.0000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons: unsaturated chlorinated
derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: other. The rate of duty
will be 13 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