The tariff classification of Benzyl alcohol (CAS # 100-51-6) from Germany
Issued May 18, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2906.21.0000
Headings: 2906
Product description
The tariff classification of Benzyl alcohol (CAS # 100-51-6) from Germany
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Benzyl alcohol, also known as Benzenemethanol, will be 2906.21.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Cyclic alcohol and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Aromatic: Benzyl alcohol.
Full text
NY C87161 May 18, 1998 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C87161 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2906.21.0000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of Benzyl alcohol (CAS # 100-51-6) from Germany Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated April 23, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Benzyl alcohol, also known as Benzenemethanol, will be 2906.21.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Cyclic alcohol and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Aromatic: Benzyl alcohol. The rate of duty will be 5.7 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
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