CLA-2-39:S:N:N7:238 887501
Mr. John M. Sheppeck
World Chemicals
655 Lewelling Blvd., Suite # 180
San Leandro, CA 94579
RE: The tariff classification of a clear, non-
expandable Polystyrene resin, in pellet form, from
Korea
Dear Mr. Sheppeck:
In your letter dated June 14, 1993, you requested
a tariff classification ruling. A sample was submitted
with your request.
The submitted sample consists of pellets of a
clear, general-purpose extrusion resin, composed of
Polystyrene. You state that, after importation, the
resin will be converted into plastic sheets.
The applicable subheading for the subject
merchandise will be 3903.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
polymers of styrene, in primary forms: polystyrene:
other. The rate of duty will be 0.9 cents per
kilogram plus 9.2 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 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