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The tariff classification of L-Tartaric acid, CAS 87-69-4 from Japan
Issued September 11, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2918.12.0000
Headings: 2918
Product description
L-Tartaric acid, CAS 87-69-4, also known as [R-(R*,R*)]-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid, is a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for L-Tartaric acid will be 2918.12.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Tartaric acid.
Full text
NY G81202 September 11, 2000 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 G81202 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.12.0000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of L-Tartaric acid, CAS 87-69-4 from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated August 15, 2000 you requested a tariff classification ruling. L-Tartaric acid, CAS 87-69-4, also known as [R-(R*,R*)]-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid, is a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for L-Tartaric acid will be 2918.12.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Tartaric acid. The rate of duty will be free. 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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