CLA-2-39:S:N:N1-F:238 873985
Mr. Matthew Chang
C. Itoh & Co. (America) Inc.
335 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
RE: The tariff classification of Melthene resin - Type 1352T, in
pellet form, from Japan.
Dear : Mr. Chang
In your letter dated April 24, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, designated as Melthene 1352T, is an
ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (60% ethylene, by weight), in
primary form. You state that the product has applications in the
automotive tire industry.
The applicable subheading for this product will be
3901.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for polymers of ethylene, in primary forms:
ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers. 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