The tariff classification of 2,6-Diaminoanthraquinone (CAS # 131-14-6) from China

NY G87831 March 15, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 G87831 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2922.30.4500 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 2,6-Diaminoanthraquinone (CAS # 131-14-6) from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 15, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. 2,6-Diaminoanthraquinone, also known as 9,10-Anthracenedione, 2,6-diamino-, is an aromatic amino-quinone used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 2,6-Diaminoanthraquinone will be 2922.30.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amino-aldehydes, amino-ketones and amino-quinones, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; salts thereof: Aromatic: Other: Other….. The rate of duty will be 1.1 cents per kilogram plus 9.2 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