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The tariff classification of Methyl Salicylate (CAS # 119-36-8) from China
Issued October 21, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2918.23.2000
Headings: 2918
Product description
The tariff classification of Methyl Salicylate (CAS # 119-36-8) from China
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Methyl Salicylate, also known as 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl 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.
Full text
NY C80191 October 21, 1997 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C80191 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2918.23.2000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of Methyl Salicylate (CAS # 119-36-8) from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated September 24, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Methyl Salicylate, also known as 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl 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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