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The tariff classification of Benzalkonium Chloride from Denmark
Issued December 11, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3402.12.5000
Headings: 3402
Product description
The tariff classification of Benzalkonium Chloride from Denmark
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Benzalkonium Chloride will be 3402.12.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401: Organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: Cationic: Other.
Full text
NY H85779 December 11, 2001 CLA-2-34:RR:NC:SP:236 H85779 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3402.12.5000 Ms. Iliana G. Fuller Allergan Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 19534 Irvine, CA 92612 RE: The tariff classification of Benzalkonium Chloride from Denmark Dear Ms. Fuller: In your letter dated November 14, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Benzalkonium Chloride will be 3402.12.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401: Organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: Cationic: Other. The rate of duty will be 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 Deborah Walsh at 646-733-3034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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