CLA-2-39:S:N:N7:238
Ms. Ross Ann McIlvain
Pirelli Cable Corporation
705 Industrial Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
RE: The tariff classification of "CV 7200" synthetic copolymer,
in pellet form, from Italy
Dear Ms. McIlvain:
In your letter dated January 26, 1995, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, "CV7200", is an ethylene-vinyl acetate
copolymer, composed of 55% ethylene and 45% vinyl acetate (by
weight), which will be imported in pellet form.
The applicable subheading for the subject product will be
3901.30.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: "Polymers of ethylene, in primary
forms: Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers: Other." The rate of
duty will be 5.3 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 (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