NY 866298: The tariff classification of benzoin from Japan.

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                             NY 866298
                             SEP 23 1991 


CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 866298  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2914.49.1000  

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

RE:  The tariff classification of benzoin from Japan.

Dear Mr. Corboy:

     In your letter dated August 16, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.         

     The applicable subheading for benzoin (CAS# 119-53-9) will
be 2914.49.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other aromatic ketone-alcohols and
ketone-aldehydes.  The rate of duty will be 11 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