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NY F86086




May 1, 2000

CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 F86086

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 2918.30.9000

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

RE: The tariff classification of Methyl acetoacetate, CAS 105-45-3 from China

Dear Mr. Chivini:

In your letter dated April 13, 2000 you requested a tariff classification ruling.

Methyl acetoacetate, CAS 105-45-3, also known as Methyl 3-oxobutyrate, is a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate.

The applicable subheading for Methyl acetoacetate will be 2918.30.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function, but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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 Stephanie Joseph at 212-637-7066.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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