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The tariff classification of ß-Alanine (CAS # 107-95-9) from Japan
Issued February 26, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2922.49.4010
Headings: 2922
Product description
ß-Alanine, also known as ß-Aminopropanoic acid, is a nonaromatic amino acid used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for ß-Alanine will be 2922.49.4010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amino-acids and their esters, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; salts thereof: Other: Amino acids.
Full text
NY G87104 February 26, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 G87104 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2922.49.4010 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of ß-Alanine (CAS # 107-95-9) from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated January 22, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. ß-Alanine, also known as ß-Aminopropanoic acid, is a nonaromatic amino acid used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for ß-Alanine will be 2922.49.4010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amino-acids and their esters, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; salts thereof: Other: Amino acids.…. Alanine….. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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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