L88472 L8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Hexafluoroisopropanol, CAS # 920-66-1, imported in bulk form, from England

Issued November 15, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2905.59.1000

Headings: 2905

Product description

The subject product, Hexafluoroisopropanol, is a halogenated derivative of an acyclic alcohol indicated for use as a chemical intermediate.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Hexafluoroisopropanol, also known as 2-Propanol, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-, will be 2905.59.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols: Other: Derivatives of monohydric alcohols.

Full text

NY L88472 November 15, 2005 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 L88472 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2905.59.1000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Hexafluoroisopropanol, CAS # 920-66-1, imported in bulk form, from England Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated October 19, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Hexafluoroisopropanol, is a halogenated derivative of an acyclic alcohol indicated for use as a chemical intermediate. The applicable subheading for Hexafluoroisopropanol, also known as 2-Propanol, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-, will be 2905.59.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols: Other: Derivatives of monohydric alcohols. 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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