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The tariff classification of butynil chlorohydrinether fromGermany.
Issued September 20, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2909.49.5000
Headings: 2909
Product description
The tariff classification of butynil chlorohydrinether fromGermany.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this product is 2909.49.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ether-alcohols.
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NY 866546 Sept 20, 1991 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:235 866546 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2909.49.5000 Mr. Edward M. Donohoe Supervisor, Sales/Traffic Chemicals/Plastics Raschig Corporation P. O. Box 7656 5000 Old Osborne Turnpike Richmond, Virginia 23231 RE: The tariff classification of butynil chlorohydrinether from Germany. Dear Mr. Donohoe: In your letter dated August 22, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling. According to your letter this product is a reaction product made with 2-butyne-1,4-diol and epichlorohydrin. The applicable subheading for this product is 2909.49.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ether-alcohols. The rate of duty will be 12.3 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 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
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