The tariff classification of DMF (CAS # 68-12-2) from Germany

NY C86830 May 18, 1998 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C86830 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2924.10.1020 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of DMF (CAS # 68-12-2) from Germany Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated April 23, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for DMF, also known as N,N-Dimethylformamide, will be 2924.10.1020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid: Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof: Amides....... Dimethylformamide. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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