CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D83165
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of 4-Biphenylcarboxaldehyde (CAS #
3218-36-8) from Japan
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated October 2, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for 4-Biphenylcarboxaldehyde, also
known as [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde, 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.
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