CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 H81813
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of 3-(2-Furanyl)-2-Propenoic Acid (CAS 539-47-9) from France.
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated May 31, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 3-(2-Furanyl)-2-Propenoic Acid (Chemical Name - 2-Furalacetic acid ) which you have stated is a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form.
The applicable subheading will be 2932.19.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only: compounds containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure: other. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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 Andrew Stone at 212-637-7063.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division