The tariff classification of 2-Mercaptoethanol, (CAS# 60-24-2) from China

N332333 May 10, 2023 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:N3: 140 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2930.90.9250 Mr. Mark K. Smith Kowa American Corp. 55 East 59th Street, 19th floorNew York, NY 10022 RE: The tariff classification of 2-Mercaptoethanol, (CAS# 60-24-2) from China Dear Mr. Smith: In your letter dated April 19, 2023, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product is called 2-Mercaptoethanol, (CAS# 60-24-2), manufactured in China, and imported for used in the oil field service industry as a raw material for specialty chemicals. Additional identifiers for the product are included below. Synonyms: 2-sulfanylethanol, Beta-Mercaptoethanol, thioethylene glycol Formula: C2H6OS Molecular weight: 78.14 EC-No.: 200-464-6 The applicable subheading for 2-Mercaptoethanol, (CAS# 60-24-2), will be 2930.90.9250, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Organo-sulfur compounds: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: 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 the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which are administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Information on the TSCA can be obtained by contacting the EPA at 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code 70480, Washington, D.C., by telephone at (202) 554-1404, or by visiting their website at www.epa.gov. 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 Evan Thomas at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division