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B89003 B8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Ethyl Salicylate (CAS # 118-61-6) from Brazil and France

Issued October 21, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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B8 B89003 (October 21, 1997)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2918.23.2000

Headings: 2918

Product description

The tariff classification of Ethyl Salicylate (CAS # 118-61-6) from Brazil and France

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Ethyl Salicylate, also known as 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, ethyl ester, will be 2918.23.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: other esters of salicylic acid and their salts; other: odoriferous or flavoring compounds.

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NY B89003 October 21, 1997 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 B89003 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2918.23.2000 Mr. Ralph C. Meola Rhone-Poulenc CN 7500 Cranbury, New Jersey 08512-7500 RE: The tariff classification of Ethyl Salicylate (CAS # 118-61-6) from Brazil and France Dear Mr. Meola: In your letter dated August 27, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Ethyl Salicylate, also known as 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, ethyl ester, will be 2918.23.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: other esters of salicylic acid and their salts; other: odoriferous or flavoring compounds. The rate of duty will be 10.3 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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 Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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