CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:238 B81814
Mr. Jonathan Hupert
Biddle Sawyer Corporation
2 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10121
RE: The tariff classification of Genomer 1456, in liquid form,
from the Netherlands
Dear Mr. Hupert:
In your letter dated January 28, 1997, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The subject product, Genomer 1456, is a low molecular weight
prepolymer containing only a very low number of ether repeating
units. It is designed to be transformed into a higher molecular
weight polymer when reacted with other ingredients.
The applicable subheading for Genomer 1456 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 0.9 cents per kilogram plus
7 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,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Chief, Special Products Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division