The tariff classification of 3-Methoxybenzoic acid, CAS # 589-38-9, imported in bulk form, from India
Issued June 10, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2918.90.4700
Headings: 2918
Product description
The subject product, 3-Methoxybenzoic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid with an additional oxygen function indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for 3-Methoxybenzoic acid will be 2918.90.4700, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Aromatic: Other: Other: Other….
Full text
NY J84419 June 10, 2003 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 J84419 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.90.4700 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 3-Methoxybenzoic acid, CAS # 589-38-9, imported in bulk form, from India Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated May 12, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, 3-Methoxybenzoic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid with an additional oxygen function indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 3-Methoxybenzoic acid will be 2918.90.4700, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Aromatic: Other: Other: Other….. The rate of duty will be 0.4 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 Stephanie Joseph at 646-733-3268. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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