The tariff classification of 2-(Trifluoromethyl) Benzyl Chloride (CAS 21742-00-7) from China.

NY M86873 October 17, 2006 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 M86873 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2903.59.1500 Mr. Joseph Chivini Austin Chemical Company 1565 Barclay Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 2-(Trifluoromethyl) Benzyl Chloride (CAS 21742-00-7) from China. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated August 29, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 2-(Trifluoromethyl) Benzyl Chloride which you have stated will be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2903.59.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons: derived in whole or in part from benzene or other aromatic hydrocarbon: products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The rate of duty will be 5.5 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 Richard Dunkel at 646-733-3032. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division