NY 859088
FEB 13 1991
CLA-2-39:S:N:N1:238 859088
Mr. H. Kumei
Sumitomo Corporation of America
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
RE: The tariff classification of "Demnum" also known as
trifluoro (trifluoromethyl) oxirane, homopolymer, a
perfluoroether oil from Japan.
Dear Mr. Kumei:
In your letter dated December 14, 1990 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
"Demnum", having the CAS number 25038-02-2 is
trifluoro(trifluoromethyl) oxirane, homopolymer, a
perfluoroalkyl-ether in primary form. According to the literature
it is used as a lubricant, hydraulic fluid, heat transfer agent
and as a mold release agent.
The applicable subheading for the "Demnum" will be
3907.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other polyethers in primary form. The
duty rate will be 2.2 cents per kilo plus 7.7 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