CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 D84749
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of 3-Bromopropyl Benzene (CAS 637-59-2)
from Germany.
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated November 6, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for 3-Bromopropyl Benzene which you have stated is a
chemical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form.
The applicable subheading will be 2903.69.7000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for halogenated
derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons: other. The rate of duty will be 6.2
percent ad valorem. The rate of duty for 1999 will be 5.5 percent.
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