NY 862755: The tariff classification of dinitro ortho cresol fromFrance.

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                             NY 862755
                             MAY 10 1991


CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 862755  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2908.90.2000  

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

RE:  The tariff classification of dinitro ortho cresol from
France.

Dear Mr. Corboy:

     In your letter dated April 23, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.         

     The applicable subheading for dinitro ortho cresol (CAS#
534-52-1) will be 2908.90.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS).  The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad
valorem.

     This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticides and Toxic
Substances.  You may contact them at 5401 M Street, S.W.,
Washington  D.C., 20460, telephone number (800) 424-9086.

     Duty on certain chemicals used to produce photographic color
couplers is temporarily suspended under HTS subheading 9902.29.01
subject to compliance with Customs Regulations 10.131 through
10.139.
     
     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