NY 866861: The tariff classification of (S)-(-)-1,1'-bi (2-naphthol)from Japan.

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                             NY 866861
                             SEP 25 1991


CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 866861  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2907.29.6000  

Mr. Edmund J. Corboy
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
9655 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018-5299

RE:  The tariff classification of (S)-(-)-1,1'-bi (2-naphthol)
from Japan.

Dear Mr. Corboy:

     In your letter dated September 9, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.         

     The applicable subheading for (S)-(-)-1,1'-bi (2-naphthol)
(CAS# 18531-99-2) will be 2907.29.6000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
polyphenols.  The rate of duty will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
     
     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.


                                   Sincerely,


                                   
  
                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport