817927 81 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Hexachlorobenzene (CAS 118-74-1) from China.

Issued January 11, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2903.62.0000

Headings: 2903

Product description

The tariff classification of Hexachlorobenzene (CAS 118-74-1) from China.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading will be 2903.62.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons.

Full text

NY 817927 January 11, 1996 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:239 817927 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2903.62.0000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Hexachlorobenzene (CAS 118-74- 1) from China. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated December 19, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling for hexachlorobenzene which you have stated is a chemical intermediate. The applicable subheading will be 2903.62.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons. The rate of duty will be 7.7 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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