The tariff classification of 3-Amino-5-sulfosalicylic acid, CAS 6201-86-1 from Japan
Active· CBP ruling HQ h83768· Issued 2001-07-25
Ruling text
NY H83768 July 26, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 H83768 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2922.50.3500 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 3-Amino-5-sulfosalicylic acid, CAS 6201-86-1 from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated June 29, 2001 you requested a tariff classification ruling. 3-Amino-5-sulfosalicylic acid, CAS 6201-86-1, also known as Benzoic acid, 3-amino-2-hydroxy-5-sulfo, is a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 3-Amino-5-sulfosalicylic acid will be 2922.50.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function: Aromatic: Other: products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The rate of duty will be 8.6 percent ad valorem. 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 212-637-7066. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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