The tariff classification of Cholesteryl chloroformate - synthetic, CAS # 7144-08-3, imported in bulk form, from China

NY M86329 October 17, 2006 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 M86329 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2915.90.5000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Cholesteryl chloroformate - synthetic, CAS # 7144-08-3, imported in bulk form, from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated August 17, 2006 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Cholesteryl chloroformate, also known as Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3ß)-, carbonochloridate, is a nonaromatic, halogenated derivative of a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for Cholesteryl chloroformate will be 2915.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.8 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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