The tariff classification of 3-Acetoxy-2-methylbenzoyl chloride, CAS # 167678-46-8, imported in bulk form, from Japan
Issued April 5, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2918.29.6500
Headings: 2918
Product description
The subject product, 3-Acetoxy-2-methylbenzoyl chloride, is an ester of a halide derivative of a monocarboxylic acid with phenol function indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for 3-Acetoxy-2-methylbenzoyl chloride, also known as 3-Chloroformyl-o-tolyl acetate, will be 2918.29.6500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxide, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.
Full text
NY L83424 April 5, 2005 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 L83424 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.29.6500 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 3-Acetoxy-2-methylbenzoyl chloride, CAS # 167678-46-8, imported in bulk form, from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 22, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, 3-Acetoxy-2-methylbenzoyl chloride, is an ester of a halide derivative of a monocarboxylic acid with phenol function indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 3-Acetoxy-2-methylbenzoyl chloride, also known as 3-Chloroformyl-o-tolyl acetate, will be 2918.29.6500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxide, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI….. Pursuant to General Note 13 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, this product will be free of duty. 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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