The tariff classification of Geraniol (CAS # 106-24-1) from Japan

NY D89690 March 30, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D89690 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2905.22.1000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of Geraniol (CAS # 106-24-1) from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated March 17, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Geraniol, also known as (E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, will be 2905.22.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Unsaturated monohydric alcohols: Acyclic terpene alcohols: Geraniol. The rate of duty will be 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 212-637-7066. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division