The tariff classification of 4-Nitro-1-Naphthol (CAS 605-62-9) from China.

NY J85439 August 6, 2003 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 J85439 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2908.90.4000 Mr. Joseph Chivini Austin Chemical Company 1565 Barclay Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 4-Nitro-1-Naphthol (CAS 605-62-9) from China. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated May 29, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 4-Nitro-1-Naphthol which you have stated will be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2908.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols: other: products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The rate of duty will be 6.3 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