CLA-2-39:S:N:N7:238 880713
Ms. Tracy Ann Ehme
A.W. Fenton Company Inc.
1157 Rarig Avenue
Columbus, OH 43219-2357
RE: The tariff classification of Elektroguard 2120, 2140, 2160,
2755 and 2785 two part silicone elastomers in 1, 5 and 55 gallon
kits from Mexico
Dear Ms. Ehme:
In your letter dated November 17, 1992 on behalf of Perma-
Flex Mold Co. you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The Elektroguard 2120, 2140, 2160, 2755 and 2785 are two
component silicone elastomer kits composed of a silicone rubber
and a catalyst. Some of these products may also contain silicone
dioxide as a filler. They will be imported in 1, 5 and 55 gallon
pails for use in general potting, encapsulating and embedding of
electrical/electronic equipment and components to protect them
from thermal shock, vibration, moisture, ozone, dust, chemicals
and other environmental hazards.
The applicable subheading for the Elektroguard 2120, 2140,
2160, 2755 and 2785 two part silicone elastomer kits will be
3910.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Silicones in primary forms. The duty
rate will be 3 percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 3910.00.0000, HTS,
which are products of Mexico are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance
with all applicable regulations.
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 SW, Washington,
DC 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