NY a81515: The tariff classification of 3-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid (CAS # 55289-06-0) from Japan

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	NY A81515

	April 30, 1996

CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:240 A81515

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2918.90.4300

Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 

RE:	The tariff classification of 3-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid  (CAS # 55289-06-0) from Japan

Dear Mr. Chivini:

	In your letter dated March 13, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. 

	The applicable subheading for 3-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid  will be 2918.90.4300, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other: aromatic: other: other: products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.  The rate of duty will be 12.1 percent ad valorem.    

	This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).


















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							Sincerely,





							Roger J. Silvestri
							Director
							National Commodity
							Specialist Division