J86549 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of 2-Ethoxybenzoic acid, CAS # 134-11-2, imported in bulk form, from China

Issued July 31, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2918.90.4300

Headings: 2918

Product description

The subject product, 2-Ethoxybenzoic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function (ether) indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for 2-Ethoxybenzoic acid will be 2918.90.4300, 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: Products described in additional U.

Full text

NY J86549 July 31, 2003 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 J86549 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.90.4300 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 2-Ethoxybenzoic acid, CAS # 134-11-2, imported in bulk form, from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated June 24, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, 2-Ethoxybenzoic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function (ether) indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 2-Ethoxybenzoic acid will be 2918.90.4300, 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: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI….. The rate of duty will be 7.2 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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