Tariff Classification of 4-Nitrophenyl Chloroformate

HQ 955901 March 24, 1994 CLA-2 CO:R:C:F 955901 K CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF No.: 2915.90.2000 Mr. John Aldridge Attorney In Fact Abbott Laboratories 6HD AP30 One Abbott Park Road Abbott Park, Illinois 60064-3500 RE: Tariff Classification of 4-Nitrophenyl Chloroformate Dear Mr. Aldridge: This is in response to your requests of February 9 and March 17, 1994, for a ruling concerning the above-referenced merchandise. Enclosed for your general information is a copy of Customs Publication No. 538, Foreign Trade Zones. FACTS: The chemical, 4-Nitrophenyl Chloroformate is described as a component in the production of a bulk drug. A Customs laboratory report indicates that by reference to the registry number, 7693- 46-1 with the Chemical Abstracts Service (C.A.S.), of the American Chemical Society, the chemical is also known as 4-nitrophenyl-carbonochloridic acid ester and is used as an intermediate. The registry number is not listed under the Chemical Appendix, to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). ISSUE: The issue concerns the classification of the above-described chemical. LAW AND ANALYSIS: The chemical, 4-Nitrophenyl Chloroformate, as described above, is an ester of an aromatic monocarboxylic acid provided -2- for in subheading 2915.90.2000, HTSUS. HOLDING: The chemical, 4-Nitrophenyl Chloroformate is classifiable in subheading 2915.90.2000, HTSUS, which provides for other aromatic acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives, with duty at the general rate of 11.9 percent ad valorem. Sincerely, John Durant, Director Commercial Rulings Division Enclosure