The tariff classification of 3-Chloroperbenzoic acid, CAS # 937-14-4, imported in bulk form, from China
Issued October 22, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2916.39.0400
Headings: 2916
Product description
The subject product, 3-Chloroperbenzoic acid, also known as Benzenecarboperoxoic acid, 3-chloro-, is indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for 3-Chloroperbenzoic acid, also known as m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid will be 2916.39.0400, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid….
Full text
NY J89564 October 22, 2003 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 J89564 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2916.39.0400 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 3-Chloroperbenzoic acid, CAS # 937-14-4, imported in bulk form, from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated September 16, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, 3-Chloroperbenzoic acid, also known as Benzenecarboperoxoic acid, 3-chloro-, is indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 3-Chloroperbenzoic acid, also known as m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid will be 2916.39.0400, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid….. The rate of duty will be free. 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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