K84432 K8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of 4-Methoxybenzenesulfonyl chloride, CAS 98-68-0 from China

Issued April 2, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2909.30.4000

Headings: 2909

Product description

4-Methoxybenzenesulfonyl chloride, CAS 98-68-0, a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate also known as p-Methoxyphenylsulfonyl chloride, is an aromatic halogenated ether.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for 4-Methoxybenzenesulfonyl chloride will be 2909.30.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Products describe in additional U.

Full text

NY K84432 April 2, 2004 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 K84432 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2909.30.4000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 4-Methoxybenzenesulfonyl chloride, CAS 98-68-0 from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated March 11, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling. 4-Methoxybenzenesulfonyl chloride, CAS 98-68-0, a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate also known as p-Methoxyphenylsulfonyl chloride, is an aromatic halogenated ether. The applicable subheading for 4-Methoxybenzenesulfonyl chloride will be 2909.30.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Products describe in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The rate of duty will be 5.5 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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