NY 864762: The tariff classification of 3-(methylthio) propionaldehydeand 2- hydroxy-4-(methylthio)-butanoic acid from Spain.

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                             NY 864762
                             JUL 17 1991


CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 864762  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2930.90.4520; 2930.90.5050  

Mr. Ralph C. Meola
Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
CN 5266
Princeton, NJ 08543-5266

RE:  The tariff classification of 3-(methylthio) propionaldehyde
and 2-    hydroxy-4-(methylthio)-butanoic acid from Spain.

Dear Mr. Meola:

     In your letter dated June 24, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.         

     The applicable subheading for 3-(methylthio) propionaldehyde
(CAS# 3268-49-3) will be 2930.90.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for other organo-
sulfur compounds.  The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad
valorem.

     The applicable subheading for 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)-
butanoic acid (CAS# 583-91-5) will be 2930.90.4520, HTS, which
provides for other organo-sulfur compounds: other acids:
mercaptocarboxylic acids.  The rate of duty will be 4.2 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