The tariff classification of N-Methyl-4-nitroaniline (CAS # 100-15-2) from China

NY D87700 March 8, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D87700 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2921.42.9000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of N-Methyl-4-nitroaniline (CAS # 100-15-2) from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated January 29, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. N-Methyl-4-nitroaniline, a chemical intermediate, is a nitrated, aromatic monoamine-function compound, aniline derivative. The applicable subheading for N-Methyl-4-nitroaniline, also known as N-Methyl-4-nitro-benzenamine, will be 2921.42.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amine-function compounds: Aromatic monoamines and their derivatives; salts thereof: Aniline derivatives and their salts: Other: Other: Other..... The rate of duty will be 1.2 cents per kilogram plus 12.6 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 212-637-7066. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division