CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 D81228
Ms. Daniele Contestable
Allchem Industries
6010 NW First Place
Gainesville, FL 32607
RE: The tariff classification of N-Oxydiethylene-2-Benzothiazole Sulfenamide (CAS 102-77- 2) and N-Cyclohexyl-2-Benzothiazole Sulfenamide
(CAS 95-33-0) from China.
Dear Ms. Contestable:
In your letter dated July 9, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for the above products which are used as
accelerators in the processing of rubber.
The applicable subheading for N-Oxydiethylene-2-Benzothiazole
Sulfenamide will be 2934.20.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other heterocyclic
compounds: compounds containing a benzothiazole ring-system
(whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused. The rate of duty
will be 2.2 cents per kilogram plus 12.3 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for N-Cyclohexyl-2-Benzothiazole
Sulfenamide will be 2934.20.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other heterocyclic
compounds: compounds containing a benzothiazole ring-system
(whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused: other. The rate
of duty will be 2.2 cents per kilogram plus 12.3 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