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The tariff classification of 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol, CAS No. 2163-42-0, from Taiwan
Issued June 13, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2905.39.9000
Headings: 2905
Product description
The subject product, 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol, is an acyclic alcohol diol. The product is indicated for use in unsaturated polyester resins, plasticizers, saturated polyesters, and alkyds.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol 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: Other: Other.
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N166937 June 13, 2011 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:2:240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2905.39.9000 Mr. Eric W. Cheng H & C Industries 1311 Crenshaw Blvd. Ste D Torrance, CA 90501 RE: The tariff classification of 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol, CAS No. 2163-42-0, from Taiwan Dear Mr. Cheng: In your letter dated May 17, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol, is an acyclic alcohol diol. The product is indicated for use in unsaturated polyester resins, plasticizers, saturated polyesters, and alkyds. The applicable subheading for 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol 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: Other: 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 Stephanie Joseph at (646) 733-3268. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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