CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 D84000
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of 5,5-Dimethylhydantion (CAS 77-71-4) from Japan.
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated October 22, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for 5,5-Dimethylhydantion which you have
stated is a chemical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form.
The applicable subheading will be 2933.21.0000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: compounds
containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated)
in the structure: hydantoinand its derivatives. 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 Thomas Brady at 212-466-5747.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division