The tariff classification of 3,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-s-Indacene-1-One (CAS 202667-44-5) from China

N022744 February 13, 2008 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:2:239 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2914.39.9000 Ms. Sara Krutak Kingchem LLC 5 Pearl Court, Allendale Park Allendale, NJ 07401 RE: The tariff classification of 3,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-s-Indacene-1-One (CAS 202667-44-5) from China Dear Ms. Krutak: In your letter dated January 18, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 3,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-s-Indacene-1-One which you have stated will be used in the production of catalyst materials in the petro-chemical industry. The applicable subheading will be 2914.39.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives: Aromatic ketones without other oxygen function: Other. 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