NY 861742
MAY 14 1991
CLA-2-39:S:N:N1:238 861742
Mr. Thomas Lentz
Tosoh USA, Inc.
1700 Water Place, Suite 204
Atlanta, GA 30339
RE: The tariff classification of seven Toso CSM chlorosulfonated
polyethylene synthetic rubbers from Japan.
Dear Mr. Lentz:
In your letter dated March 22, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The Toso CSM products designated TS 220, TS 320, TS 340, TS
430, TS 530, TS 930, CN 1030, CN 1160 and CN 1230 are
chlorosulphonated polyethylene (chemically modified polyethylene
type) in primary forms. The products all conform to Chapter 39,
additional United States note 1 as elastomeric plastic
materials.
The applicable subheading for the Toso CSM products TS220,
TS 320, TS 340, TS 430, TS 530, TS 930, CN 1030, CN 1160 and CN
1230 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 (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