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The tariff classification of 2-Bromo isobutyic acid, CAS # 2052-01-9, imported in bulk form, from Japan
Issued April 16, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2915.90.1800
Headings: 2915
Product description
The subject product, 2-Bromo isobutyic acid, is a halogenated (brominated) nonaromatic saturated, acyclic monocarboxylic acid indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for 2-Bromo isobutyric acid, also known as Propanoic acid, 2-bromo-2-methyl-, will be 2915.90.1800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Acids: Other: Other….
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NY K83922 April 16, 2004 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 K83922 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2915.90.1800 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 2-Bromo isobutyic acid, CAS # 2052-01-9, imported in bulk form, from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated March 1, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, 2-Bromo isobutyic acid, is a halogenated (brominated) nonaromatic saturated, acyclic monocarboxylic acid indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 2-Bromo isobutyric acid, also known as Propanoic acid, 2-bromo-2-methyl-, will be 2915.90.1800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Acids: Other: Other….. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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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