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NY 861974

April 12, 1991

CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:240 861974

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 2926.90.4000

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

RE: The tariff classification of 2,6-Difluorobenzonitrile CAS # 1897-52-5 from England and Canada

Dear Mr. Meola:

In your letter dated March 20, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable HTS subheading for 2,6-Difluorobenzonitrile CAS # 1897-52-5 will be 2926.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for nitrile-function compounds: other: aromatic: other: other: other. The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.

Items classifiable under subheading 2926.90.4000, HTS, which have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to an 8 percent ad valorem rate of duty under the United States- Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations.

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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director

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