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The tariff classification of 2-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethoxy benzoic acid, CAS No. 5722-93-0, from India
Issued October 7, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2918.99.4300
Headings: 2918
Product description
The product, 2-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethoxy benzoic acid, is a carboxylic acid with both phenol and ether function groups.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for 2-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethoxy benzoic acid will be 2918.99.4300, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Aromatic: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.
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N076077 October 7, 2009 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:2:240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.99.4300 Ms. Dina M. Donnelly Aceto Corporation One Hollow Lane Lake Success, NY 11042 RE: The tariff classification of 2-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethoxy benzoic acid, CAS No. 5722-93-0, from India Dear Ms. Donnelly: In your letter dated September 16, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The product, 2-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethoxy benzoic acid, is a carboxylic acid with both phenol and ether function groups. The applicable subheading for 2-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethoxy benzoic acid will be 2918.99.4300, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Aromatic: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. 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
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