NY 816912: The tariff classification of 2-Ethyl-4-Methylimidazole (CAS 931-36-2) from Japan.

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	NY 816912

	November 28, 1995

CLA-2-29:R:N2:239 816912

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2933.29.9000

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

RE:	The tariff classification of 2-Ethyl-4-Methylimidazole (CAS 931-36-2) from Japan.

Dear Mr. Chivini:

	In your letter dated November 16, 1995 you requested a tariff classification ruling for 2-ethyl-4-methylimidazole which you have stated is used in the application of urethane

	The applicable subheading will be 2933.29.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only; nucleic acids and their salts (con.):  compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure:  other.  The rate of duty will be 7.6 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 Thomas Brady at 212-466-5747.



								Sincerely,


            
			              			Roger J. Silvestri
								Director
								National Commodity
								Specialist Division