G89626 G8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of (RS) a-Cyclohexyl-a-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, (CAS # 4335-77-7) from Japan

Issued April 26, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2918.19.2000

Headings: 2918

Product description

(RS) a-Cyclohexyl-a-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, CAS 4335-77-7, a bulk chemical intermediate, is also known as a-Cyclohexyl-a-phenylglycolic acid.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for (RS) a-Cyclohexyl-a-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid will be 2918.19.2000, 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.

Full text

NY G89626 April 26, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 G89626 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.19.2000 Mr. Michael R. Tartaro Byron Chemical Company, Inc. 40-11 23rd Street Long Island City, New York 11101 RE: The tariff classification of (RS) a-Cyclohexyl-a-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, (CAS # 4335-77-7) from Japan Dear Mr. Tartaro: In your letter dated March 28, 2001 you requested a tariff classification ruling. (RS) a-Cyclohexyl-a-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, CAS 4335-77-7, a bulk chemical intermediate, is also known as a-Cyclohexyl-a-phenylglycolic acid. The applicable subheading for (RS) a-Cyclohexyl-a-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid will be 2918.19.2000, 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. The rate of duty will be 8.6 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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