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The tariff classification of Cis-2-butene-1,4-diol, CAS 6117-80-2 from China
Issued October 12, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2905.39.9000
Headings: 2905
Product description
Your inquiry was received in this office on September 14, 2007 Cis-2-butene-1,4-diol, CAS 6117-80-2, also known as (Z)-1,4-Dihydroxy-2-butene, is a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Cis-2-butene-1,4-diol will be 2905.39.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Diols.
Full text
N017125 October 12, 2007 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:2:240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2905.39.9000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Cis-2-butene-1,4-diol, CAS 6117-80-2 from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated August 8, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your inquiry was received in this office on September 14, 2007 Cis-2-butene-1,4-diol, CAS 6117-80-2, also known as (Z)-1,4-Dihydroxy-2-butene, is a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for Cis-2-butene-1,4-diol will be 2905.39.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Diols. 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 Stephanie Joseph at 646-733-3268. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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