NY a86569: The tariff classification of 1,5-Naphthalenediol (CAS 83-56-7) from Japan.

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                            NY A86569

                         August 21, 1996

CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:239 A86569

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2907.29.9000  

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

RE:  The tariff classification of 1,5-Naphthalenediol (CAS 83-56-7) from Japan.

Dear Mr. Chivini:

     In your letter dated July 8, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 1,5-Naphthalenediol which you have stated is a chemical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form.

     The applicable subheading will be 2907.29.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for phenols; phenol-alcohols:  polyphenols:  other.  The rate of duty will
be 6.5 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 Thomas Brady at 212-466-5747.



                                        Sincerely,


            
                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division