E80971 E8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Phenylchloroformate (CAS # 1885-14-9) from India

Issued June 14, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2915.90.2000

Headings: 2915

Product description

Phenylchloroformate, also known as Carbonochloridic acid, phenyl ester, is an aromatic ester of a formic acid derivative. Compound is used as a chemical intermediate.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Phenylchloroformate will be 2915.90.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Aromatic….

Full text

NY E80971 June 14, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 E80971 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2915.90.2000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Phenylchloroformate (CAS # 1885-14-9) from India Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated March 25, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Phenylchloroformate, also known as Carbonochloridic acid, phenyl ester, is an aromatic ester of a formic acid derivative. Compound is used as a chemical intermediate. The applicable subheading for Phenylchloroformate will be 2915.90.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Aromatic…... The rate of duty will be 8.7 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 212-637-7066. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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