E82528 E8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of DL-Phenylalanine (CAS # 150-30-1) from China

Issued June 7, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2922.49.3000

Headings: 2922

Product description

DL-Phenylalanine, a chemical intermediate, is an aromatic amino acid that can be used as a dietary supplement, a laboratory reagent or in biochemical research.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for DL-Phenylalanine will be 2922.49.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Oxygen-function amino-compounds: Amino-acids and their esters, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; salts thereof: Other: Aromatic: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.

Full text

NY E82528 June 7, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 E82528 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2922.49.3000 Mr. Michael Tartaro Byron Chemical Company, Inc. 40-11 23rd Street Long Island City, New York 11101 RE: The tariff classification of DL-Phenylalanine (CAS # 150-30-1) from China Dear Mr. Tartaro: In your letter dated May 19, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. DL-Phenylalanine, a chemical intermediate, is an aromatic amino acid that can be used as a dietary supplement, a laboratory reagent or in biochemical research. The applicable subheading for DL-Phenylalanine will be 2922.49.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Oxygen-function amino-compounds: Amino-acids and their esters, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; salts thereof: Other: Aromatic: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI..... The rate of duty will be 10 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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