CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 H89023

Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

RE: The tariff classification of Bromothymol Blue Sodium Salt (CAS 34722-90-2) from India.

Dear Mr. Chivini:

In your letter dated February 25, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Bromothymol Blue Sodium Salt (Chemical Name - 4,4-(1,1-Dioxido-3H-2,1-Benzoxathiol-3-Ylidene)Bis[2-Bromo-3-Methyl-6-(1-Methyl)-Phenol], Monosodium Salt) which you have stated is a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form.

The applicable subheading will be 2934.99.4400, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other aromatic heterocyclic compounds: other. The rate of duty will be 0.7 cents per kilogram plus 8.4 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 212-733-3032.


Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski, Director
National Commodity Specialist Division