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The tariff classification of nitromethane from China.
Issued December 18, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2904.20.5000
Headings: 2904
Product description
The tariff classification of nitromethane from China.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for nitromethane (CAS# 75-52-5) will be 2904.20.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other derivatives of hydrocarbons containing only nitro or only nitroso groups.
Full text
NY 869027 December 18 1991 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 869027 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2904.20.5000 Mr. Tom Corrado NU-TECH Chemical Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 2103 West Paterson, NJ 07424 RE: The tariff classification of nitromethane from China. Dear Mr. Corrado: In your letter dated November 4, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for nitromethane (CAS# 75-52-5) will be 2904.20.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other derivatives of hydrocarbons containing only nitro or only nitroso groups. The rate of duty will be 7.9 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
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of Nitromethane (CAS 75-52-5) from China.
Request for Further Review of Protest 2809-92-101687, datedOctober 8, 1992, Concerning the Classification of Nitromethane fromChina
Request for Further Review of Protest 5301-2-100272, dated July 2, 1992, Concerning the Classification of Nitromethane from China
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