CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D81515

Ms. Joan von Doehren
Interchem Corporation
120 Route 17 North
P.O. Box 1579
Paramus, New Jersey 07653-1579

RE: The tariff classification of 3-Nitrobenzaldehyde (CAS # 99-61-6) and 2-Bromothioanisole (CAS # 19614-16-5) from China, 4,6-Dichloro-2-methylbenzylamine (CAS # 150517-76-3) from Czech Republic

Dear Ms. von Doehren:

In your letter dated August 19, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable subheading for 3-Nitrobenzaldehyde will be 2912.29.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde: Cyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function: Other: Other..... The rate of duty will be 9 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for 4,6-Dichloro-2-methylbenzylamine will be 2921.49.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amine-function compounds: Aromatic monoamines and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Other: Other: Other..... The rate of duty will be 1.4 cents per kilogram plus 13.9 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for 2-Bromothioanisole, also known as 1-Bromo-2-methylthiobenzene, will be 2930.90.2900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Organo-sulfur compounds: Other: Aromatic: Other: Other..... The rate of duty will be 6.5 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