CLA-2-39:S:N:N7:238 884273
Mr. Paul Massaglia
Aries Technologies
8 Stevens Avenue
Derry, NH 03038
RE: The tariff classification of Pearlthane 110, a polyurethane
polymer, in pellet form, from Spain
Dear Mr. Massaglia:
In your letter dated February 26, 1993, received on March
25, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject merchandise, Pearlthane 110, is a polyurethhane
polymer which, you indicate, is used to make shoe construction
adhesives by dissolving the product in organic solvents such as
methyl ethyl ketone.
The applicable subheading for this product will be
3909.50.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for amino-resins, phenolic resins and
polyurethanes, in primary forms: polyurethanes: cements. The rate
of duty will be 2.1 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 SW, Washington,
DC 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