NY 855515
OCT 05 1990
CLA-2-39:S:N:N1:238 855515
Ms. Karen K. Davis
Mobay Corporation
Mobay Road
Pittsburgh. PA 15205-9741
RE: The tariff classification of Mondur MR from West Germany.
Dear Ms. davis:
In your letter dated July 25, 1990 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Mondur MR in the form of a dark brown liquid, is
polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate (polymeric isocyanate), a
chemically modified amino-resin prepolymer. Mondur MR is used in
the formulation of rigid polyester and polyether urethane foams.
It is also used in adhesive applications calling for urethane
bonding agents.
The applicable subheading for the Mondur MR will be
3909.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other amino-resins. The rate of duty
will be 6.9 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, S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20460, telephone number (800) 424-9086.
.
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