CLA-2-39:S:N:N7:236 811223
Mr. Thomas E. Johnson, Attorney
Bakers & McKenzie
One Prudential Plaza
130 East Randolph Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
RE: The tariff classification of Molykote Lubolid 7365;
Molykote Lubolid @ 7375; Molykote Q3-3516 Catalyst and Q3-
3516 Base; Molykote SF 8421 EG Oil from Germany.
Dear Mr. Johnson:
In your letter dated May 24, 1995, on behalf of your client
Dow Corning Corporation, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The prospective imports are as follows:
1. Molykote Lubolid 7365 is an other chemical mixture. It is
used as an additive for organic friction lining materials.
2. Molykote @ 7375 is an other chemical mixture. It is used as
an additive for organic friction lining materials.
3. Molykote Q3-3516 Catalyst and Molykote Q3-3516 Base is a two
part system consisting of Catalyst and Base. Molykote Q3-
3516 Catalyst and Molykote Q3- Base are mixed in a ratio of
1:10, and then used as a adhesives.
The applicable subheading for the Molykote Lubolid 7365 and
will be 3823.90.9050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for prepared binder for foundry
molds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the
chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of
mixtures if natural products), not elsewhere specified or
included; residual products of the chemical or allied industries,
not elsewhere specified or included:... Other:... Other:...
Other:... Other:... Other:... Other. The rate of duty will be 5
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Molykote Lubolid @ 7375
will be 3823.90.9050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for prepared binder for foundry
molds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the
chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of
mixtures if natural products), not elsewhere specified or
included; residual products of the chemical or allied industries,
not elsewhere specified or included:... Other:... Other:...
Other:... Other:... Other:... Other. The rate of duty will be 5
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Molykote Q3-3516 Catalyst
and Molykote Q3- Base, if under 1 Kg will be 3506.10.5000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, not
elsewhere specified or included; products suitable for use as
glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of l kg:...
Products suitable for use as glue or adhesives, put up for retail
sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg:...
Other. The rate of duty will be 2.1 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Molykote Q3-3516 Catalyst
and Molykote Q3- Base, if over 1 kg will be 3506.91.0000 ,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, not
elsewhere specified or included; products suitable for use as
glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of l kg:...
Other:... Adhesives based on rubber plastics (including
artificial resins). The rate of duty will be 2.1 percent ad
valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to
give a classification ruling on Molykote SF 8421 EG Oil. Your
request for a classification ruling should include the follows:
1) What is the functional use of the product as an
additive.
2) What is the chemical structure and repeating monomer
units of the siloxane polyether and the polyethylene-
polypropylene glycol allyl methyl ether.
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