NY 855940
OCT 16 1990
CLA-2-39:S:N:N1:238 855940
Mr. Richard A. Hacker
Lawter International, Inc.
990 Skokie Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
RE: The tariff classification of K-468, K-733 and K-2330 which
are modified rosin ester resins from Canada.
Dear Mr. Hacker:
In your letter dated August 27, 1990 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The modified rosin ester resins identified as K-468, K-733
and K-2330 are high molecular weight unsaturated thermosetting
polyester resins that are made from the chemical condensation and
esterification reactions of rosin and other chemicals.
The applicable subheading for the K-468, K-733 and K-2330
will be 3907.91.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other, polyesters, unsaturated,
other. The duty rate will be o.9 cent per kilo plus 9 percent ad
valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheading 3907.91.5000, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
o.5 cent per kilo plus 5.4 percent ad valorem rate of duty under
the United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.
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