815852 81 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Acetone (CAS 67-64-1) from England.

Issued January 23, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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81 815852 (January 23, 1996)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2914.11.1000

Headings: 2914

Product description

The tariff classification of Acetone (CAS 67-64-1) from England.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading will be 2914.11.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives: acetone: derived in whole or in part from cumene.

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NY 815852 January 23, 1996 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:239 815852 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2914.11.1000 Mr. Matt Songer T & M Enterprises 445 Richey St., Suite 204 Corona, CA 91719 RE: The tariff classification of Acetone (CAS 67-64-1) from England. Dear Mr. Songer: In your letter dated March 2, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling for acetone (Chemical Name - 2-Propanone) which is used as a solvent. The applicable subheading will be 2914.11.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives: acetone: derived in whole or in part from cumene. The rate of duty will be 0.2 cents per kilogram plus 16.1 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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