The tariff classification of 4-Carboxybenzaldehyde, CAS 619-66-9 from China

N009581 May 8, 2007 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.30.3000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 4-Carboxybenzaldehyde, CAS 619-66-9 from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated March 16, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. 4-Carboxybenzaldehyde, CAS 619-66-9, also known as Benzoic acid, 4-formyl-, is an aromatic carboxylic acid with an aldehyde function indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 4-Carboxybenzaldehyde will be 2918.30.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Aromatic: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 6.5 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 Stephanie Joseph at 646-733-3268. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division