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The tariff classification of (-)-L-Malic acid, CAS # 97-67-6, imported in bulk form, from Japan
Issued May 2, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2918.19.6000
Headings: 2918
Product description
The subject product, (-)-L-Malic acid, also known as Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, (2S)-, is indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for (-)-L-Malic acid will be 2918.19.6000, 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: Other: Malic acid….
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NY I80880 May 2, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 I80880 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.19.6000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of (-)-L-Malic acid, CAS # 97-67-6, imported in bulk form, from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated April 16, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, (-)-L-Malic acid, also known as Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, (2S)-, is indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for (-)-L-Malic acid will be 2918.19.6000, 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: Other: Malic acid….. 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 Stephanie Joseph at 646-733-3268. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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The tariff classification of R(+) malic acid (CAS # 636-61-3) from Japan.
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