L87227 L8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of D-Aspartic acid, CAS # 1783-96-6, imported in bulk form, from China

Issued September 21, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2922.49.4050

Headings: 2922

Product description

The subject product, D-Aspartic acid, is an amino acid indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for D-Aspartic acid will be 2922.49.4050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof: Other: Other: Amino acids….

Full text

NY L87227 September 21, 2005 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 L87227 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2922.49.4050 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of D-Aspartic acid, CAS # 1783-96-6, imported in bulk form, from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated August 25, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, D-Aspartic acid, is an amino acid indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for D-Aspartic acid will be 2922.49.4050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof: Other: Other: Amino acids….. 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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