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The tariff classification of Distearyl thiodipropionate, CAS No. 693-36-7, from China

Issued June 22, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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N0 N064116 (June 22, 2009)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2930.90.9190

Headings: 2930

Product description

The Distearyl thiodipropionate (DSTDP), also known as Propanoic acid, 3,3'-thiobis-, dioctadecyl ester, is an organo-sulfur compound indicated for use as an antioxidant in plastics and rubbers.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading will be 2930.90.9190, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for organo-sulfur compounds: Other.

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N064116 June 22, 2009 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:E:NC:2:239 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2930.90.9190 Mr. Franscois van der Merwe 4 OK Trading Company 17104 NE 95th Street Redmond, WA 98052 RE: The tariff classification of Distearyl thiodipropionate, CAS No. 693-36-7, from China Dear Mr. van der Merwe: In your letter dated June 8, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The Distearyl thiodipropionate (DSTDP), also known as Propanoic acid, 3,3'-thiobis-, dioctadecyl ester, is an organo-sulfur compound indicated for use as an antioxidant in plastics and rubbers. The applicable subheading will be 2930.90.9190, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for organo-sulfur compounds: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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

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