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The tariff classification of 2-Naphthalene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt (CAS 532-02-5) from Japan.

Issued May 3, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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I8 I80387 (May 3, 2002)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2904.10.3700

Headings: 2904

Product description

The tariff classification of 2-Naphthalene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt (CAS 532-02-5) from Japan.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading will be 2904.10.3700, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons, whether or not halogenated: derivatives containing only sulfo groups, their salts and ethyl esters: other: aromatic.

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NY I80387 May 3, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 I80387 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2904.10.3700 Mr. Joseph Chivini Austin Chemical Company 1565 Barclay Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 2-Naphthalene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt (CAS 532-02-5) from Japan. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated March 28, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 2-Naphthalene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt which you have stated will be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2904.10.3700, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons, whether or not halogenated: derivatives containing only sulfo groups, their salts and ethyl esters: other: aromatic. The rate of duty will be 0.7 cents per kilogram plus 7.6 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 Andrew Stone at 646-733-3032. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski, Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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