CLA-2-40:S:N:N1:240 860253
Ms. Nancy B. Zucker
Steptoe & Johnson
1330 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-1795
RE: The tariff classification of Dutral TER 049 E3, ethylene-
propylene nonconjugated diene rubber (EPDM) from Italy
Dear Ms. Zucker:
In your letter dated January 31, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Enimont
America, Inc.
The applicable HTS subheading for Dutral TER 049 E3,
ethylene-propylene-nonconjugated diene rubber (EPDM) will be
4002.70.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for synthetic rubber and factice derived
from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip;
mixtures of any product of heading 4001 with any product of this
heading in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip: ethylene-
propylene-nonconjugated diene rubber (EPDM). The rate will be
duty free.
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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought
to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport