NY 816546: The tariff classification of Thiolactone (CAS 56688-83-6) from England.

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	NY 816546

	January 11, 1996

CLA-2-29:RR:NC:239 816546

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2934.90.3900  

Ms. Lisa Wilm
Roche Vitamins and Fine Chemicals
340 Kingsland Street
Nutlet, NJ  07110-1199

RE:	The tariff classification of Thiolactone (CAS 56688-83-6) from England.

Dear Ms. Wilm:

	In your letter dated November 3, 1995 you requested a tariff classification ruling for thiolactone (Chemical Name - Cis-Tetrahydro-1,3-Bis(Phenylmethyl)-1H-Thieno-3,4-D-Imidazole-2,4-Dione) which is a chemical intermediate.

	The applicable subheading will be 2934.90.3900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other heterocyclic compounds:  other.  The rate of duty will be 12.1 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