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The tariff classification of Benzophenone (CAS 119-61-9) from China.
Issued March 30, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2914.39.9000
Headings: 2914
Product description
The tariff classification of Benzophenone (CAS 119-61-9) from China.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading will be 2914.39.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives: aromatic ketones without other oxygen function: other.
Full text
NY G87832 March 30, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 G87832 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2914.39.9000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Benzophenone (CAS 119-61-9) from China. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 12, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Benzophenone which you have stated will be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2914.39.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives: aromatic ketones without other oxygen function: other. The rate of duty will be 7.4 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 Andrew Stone at (212) 637-7063. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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