CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:238 A88046
Ms. Laura Mear
BDP International, Inc.
1505 B Kings Street Extension
Charleston, SC 29405
RE: The tariff classification of Corcat P-600 (CAS-68130-97-2)
from Japan
Dear Ms. Mear:
In your letter dated September 23, 1996, on behalf of your
client, EIT, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, Corcat P-600, is a clear, viscous
liquid consisting of an aqueous solution of a non-aromatic,
synthetic, thermoplastic polymer specified in Note 3 to Chapter
39, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).
According to the product information literature provided, the
subject product is referred to as a polyethyleneimine or
polyaziridine polymer, manufactured by the homopolymerization of
ethyleneimine (EI) monomer, and has applications in oil fields,
water treatment, adhesives, textiles, etc.
The applicable subheading for Corcat P-600 will be
3911.90.9010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: "Petroleum resins, ... and other
products specified in note 3 to this chapter, not elsewhere
specified or included, in primary forms: Other: Other: Other:
Other: Thermoplastic." The rate of duty will be 1.3 cents per
kilogram plus 7.2 percent ad valorem.
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
Cornelius Reilly at 212-466-5770.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division