CLA-2-39:S:N:N7:238 807161
Mr. Jun Akiyama
Mitsui Petrochemicals (America), Ltd.
250 Park Avenue
Suite 950
New York, NY 10177-0056
RE: The tariff classification of TAFMER P-0180, in pellet form,
from Japan
Dear Mr. Akiyama:
In your letter dated February 14, 1995, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, TAFMER P-0180, is a copolymer
consisting of 74% ethylene and 26% propylene, by weight.
According to tests conducted by the U.S. Customs laboratory in
New York, the dumbbell-shaped specimens submitted for testing
meet the criteria for "elastomeric", as defined in Additional
U.S. Note 1 to Chapter 39, HTSUSA.
The applicable subheading for the subject product will be
3901.90.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: "Polymers of ethylene, in primary
forms: Other: Elastomeric." The rate of duty will be free.
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, 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 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