CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 H88161
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of Propionaldehyde diethyl acetal, CAS 4744-08-5 from Japan
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated January 29, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Propionaldehyde diethyl acetal, also known as Propane, 1,1-diethoxy, is a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate
The applicable subheading for Propionaldehyde diethyl acetal 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 646-733-3268.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division