10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of Ethyl Sorbate (CAS# 2396-84-1)from Japan
Issued April 8, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboard86 861815 (April 8, 1991)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2916.19.5000
Headings: 2916
Product description
The tariff classification of Ethyl Sorbate (CAS# 2396-84-1)from Japan
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Ethyl Sorbate (CAS# 2396- 84-1) will be 2916.19.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives.
Full text
NY 861815 Apr 8, 1991 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:235 861815 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2916.19.5000 M. Edmund Corboy Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 9655 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5299 RE: The tariff classification of Ethyl Sorbate (CAS# 2396-84-1) from Japan Dear Mr. Corboy: In your letter dated March 21, 1991 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for the Ethyl Sorbate (CAS# 2396- 84-1) will be 2916.19.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem. Chemicals imported to be used in the manufacture of photographic color couplers, classified in subheading 2916.19.5000, are temporarily free of duty under subheading 9902.29.01, HTS, when all appropriate requirements are met. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of Icosapent Ethyl from France, South Korea, Japan, Germany or Scotland.
The tariff classification of Ingenol Mebutate (CAS-75567-37-2) and Carfilzomib (CAS-868540-17-4), imported in bulk form, from Taiwan
The tariff classification of Ingenol Mebutate (CAS-75567-37-2) and Carfilzomib (CAS-868540-17-4), imported in bulk form, from Taiwan
The tariff classification of Icosapent Ethyl, CAS No. 10417-94-4, from Netherlands
The tariff classification of Icosapent ethyl, CAS No. 86227-47-6, from Taiwan
The tariff classification of Ingenol Mebutate (CAS-75567-37-2) in bulk form, from Australia
The tariff classification of Betulin, CAS 473-98-3 from Belgium
The tariff classification of 5-Hexenoic acid 99 percent, CAS 1577-22-6 from China
The tariff classification of NSFA Monomer, CAS # 27905-45-9, imported in bulk form, from Japan
The tariff classification of SFA Monomer, CAS # 27905-45-9, imported in bulk form, from Japan
Follow 861815
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.