The tariff classification of Ricinoleic acid, CAS No. 141-22-0, from Brazil

N242415 June 18, 2013 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:2:240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.19.9000 Mr. Noel Clark Excalibur Lipid Technology, Inc. 5050 Poplar Avenue Suite 1435 Memphis, TN 38157 RE: The tariff classification of Ricinoleic acid, CAS No. 141-22-0, from Brazil Dear Mr. Clark: In your letter dated May 23, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Ricinoleic acid, CAS No. 141-22-0, also known as 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, (9Z,12R)-, is a carboxylic acid with an alcohol function group to be used in industrial applications. The applicable subheading for the Ricinoleic acid will be 2918.19.9000, 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: Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 4 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division