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The tariff classification of DL-Mandelic acid, CAS 611-72-3 (CAS 90-64-2from Japan
Issued March 28, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2918.19.1200
Headings: 2918
Product description
DL-Mandelic acid, CAS 611-72-3, a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate, is also known as Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-hydroxy. CAS 90-64-2 has replaced CAS 611-72-3.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for DL-Mandelic acid will be 2918.19.1200, 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: Other: Aromatic: Phenylglycolic acid (Mandelic acid), its salts and esters: Mandelic acid.
Full text
NY H89555 March 28, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 H89555 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.19.1200 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of DL-Mandelic acid, CAS 611-72-3 (CAS 90-64-2from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated March 12, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. DL-Mandelic acid, CAS 611-72-3, a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate, is also known as Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-hydroxy. CAS 90-64-2 has replaced CAS 611-72-3. The applicable subheading for DL-Mandelic acid will be 2918.19.1200, 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: Other: Aromatic: Phenylglycolic acid (Mandelic acid), its salts and esters: Mandelic acid. The rate of duty will be free. 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 646-733-3268. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
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The tariff classification of L-(+)-Mandelic acid, CAS # 17199-29-0 from Japan
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