CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D81818
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of 4-Chlorobutylraldehyde
diethylacetal (CAS # 6139-83-9) from England
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated August 25, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for 4-Chlorobutylraldehyde
diethylacetal, also known as 4-Chloro-1,1-diethoxybutane, will be
2911.00.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Acetals and hemiacetals, whether or not
with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulfonated,
nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other..... The rate of duty
will be 5.3 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
Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division