CLA-2-39:S:N:N7:238 804057
Ms. D'Andria Banks
Huntsman Corporation
P.O. Box 27704
Houston, TX 77227-7704
RE: The tariff classification of JEFFOX PPG-400 and JEFFAMINE D-
400 synthetic polymers, in liquid form, from the United Kingdom
Dear Ms. Banks:
In your letter dated August 16, 1994, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. A sample of each product was submitted
with your inquiry.
The first product, JEFFOX PPG-400, is a colorless liquid
consisting of polyethylene glycol. The second product, JEFFAMINE
D-400, is a colorless liquid, with a weak ammoniacal odor,
consisting of polyoxypropylene diamine.
The applicable subheading for the two subject products will
be 3907.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: "Polyacetals, other polyethers and
epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins,
polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms: Other
polyethers.". The rate of duty will be 2.2 cents per kilogram
plus 7.7 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 402 M Street, S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20460, telephone number (202) 554-1404) or EPA
Region II at (908) 321-6669.
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