2 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of (+)-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid, CAS # 17026-42-5, and (+)-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid monohydrate, CAS # 80822-15-7, imported in bulk form, from Japan
Issued March 22, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardL8 L83169 (March 22, 2005)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2918.13.5000
Headings: 2918
Product description
The subject products (+)-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid and (+)-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid monohydrate, are esters of tartaric acid indicated for use as optical resolution agents.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for (+)-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid,and Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid monohydrate will be 2918.13.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Salts and esters of tartaric acid: Other….
Full text
NY L83169 March 22, 2005 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 L83169 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.13.5000 Mr. Seiji Date Toray Marketing & Sales (America), Inc. 461 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor New York, NY 10017 RE: The tariff classification of (+)-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid, CAS # 17026-42-5, and (+)-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid monohydrate, CAS # 80822-15-7, imported in bulk form, from Japan Dear Mr. Date: In your letter dated February 17, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject products (+)-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid and (+)-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid monohydrate, are esters of tartaric acid indicated for use as optical resolution agents. The applicable subheading for (+)-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid,and Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid monohydrate will be 2918.13.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Salts and esters of tartaric acid: Other….. The rate of duty will be 4.4 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
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of Dibenzoyl-d-tartaric acid anhydrous, CAS 17026-42-5 from China
The tariff classification of (+)-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid monohydrate, CAS # 80822-15-7, imported in bulk form, from China
The tariff classification of (+)-Dibenzyl-L-tartrate, CAS # 622-00-4, imported in bulk form, from Japan
The tariff classification of D(-)Tartaric acid diisopropyl ester (CAS #62961-64-2) from Germany
The tariff classification of monopotassium tartrate anddipotassium tartrate from West Germany.
The tariff classification of sodium tartrate from WestGermany.
Follow L83169
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.