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The tariff classification of Trichloroacetonitrile, CAS No. 545-06-2, imported in bulk form, from India
Issued June 9, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2926.90.5050
Headings: 2926
Product description
The subject product, Trichloroacetonitrile, also known as Cyanotrichloromethane, is a nonaromatic nitrile-function compound indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Trichloroacetonitrile will be 2926.90.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Nitrile-function compounds: Other: Other: Other.
Full text
N028998 June 9, 2008 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:2:240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2926.90.5050 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Trichloroacetonitrile, CAS No. 545-06-2, imported in bulk form, from India Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated May 15, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Trichloroacetonitrile, also known as Cyanotrichloromethane, is a nonaromatic nitrile-function compound indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for Trichloroacetonitrile will be 2926.90.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Nitrile-function compounds: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be free. 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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