NY a80957: The tariff classification of 2-Naphthalene Sulfonic Acid (CAS 120-18-3) from Japan.

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NY A80957     
 	April 10, 1996

CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:239 A80957

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:  2904.10.3700             

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

RE:  The tariff classification of 2-Naphthalene Sulfonic Acid (CAS 120-18-3) from Japan.

Dear Mr. Chivini:

	In your letter dated February 27, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 2-naphthalene sulfonic acid which you have stated is a chemical intermediate.         

     	The applicable subheading will be 2904.10.3700, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons, whether or not halogenated:  derivatives containing only sulfo groups, their salts and ethyl esters:  other.  The rate of duty will be 3 cents per kilogram plus 13.8 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