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The tariff classification of Benzyl Benzoate (CAS # 120-51-
Issued August 10, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2916.31.3000
Headings: 2916
Product description
The tariff classification of Benzyl Benzoate (CAS # 120-51-
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Benzyl Benzoate, also known as Benzoic acid, phenylmethyl ester, will be 2916.31.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Benzoic acid, its salts and esters: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.
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NY D80873 August 10, 1998 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D80873 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2916.31.3000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of Benzyl Benzoate (CAS # 120-51- 4) from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated July 30, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Benzyl Benzoate, also known as Benzoic acid, phenylmethyl ester, will be 2916.31.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Benzoic acid, its salts and esters: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI..... The rate of duty will be 10.7 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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