CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:237 E88533
Mr. Gerhard f. Carl
Jade International Inc.
14950 Heathrow Forest Parkway
Suite 195
Houston, TX 77032
RE: The tariff classification of a polyvinyl chloride homopolymer (CAS-9002-86-2) from Columbia.
Dear Mr. Garrisi:
In your letter dated September 15, 1999, on behalf of Occidental Chemical Corp., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The product described as polyvinyl chloride homopolymer (CAS-9002-86-2) is classifiable in subheading 3904.10.0000, Harmonized tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for polyvinyl chloride not mixed with any other substances. The rate of duty is 8.3 percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 3904.10.0000, HTS, which are products of Columbia may be entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. The GSP is subject to modification and periodic suspension, which may affect the status of your transaction at the time of entry for consumption or withdrawal from warehouse. To obtain current information on GSP, check the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. At the Web site, click on "CEBB" then search for the term "GSP".
This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 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 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 Frank Cantone at 212-637-7018.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division