NY 816431: The tariff classification of Chloro methyl pivalate (CAS # 18997-19-8) from Japan

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	NY 816431

	January 22, 1996


CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:240 816431 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2915.90.5000

Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 

RE:	The tariff classification of Chloro methyl pivalate (CAS #  18997-19-8) from Japan

Dear Mr. Chivini:

	In your letter dated October 30, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. 

	The applicable subheading for Chloro methyl pivalate also known as 2,2-Dimethylpropanoic acid, chloromethyl ester will be 2915.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other: other: other.  The rate of duty will be 3.8 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 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 212-466-5768.



							Sincerely,





							Roger J. Silvestri
							Director
							National Commodity
							Specialist Division