CLA-2-39:S:N:N7:238 886975
Mr. Edward A. Brennan
Vanguard Chemical International, Inc.
NationsBank Tower
101 E. Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75074
RE: The tariff classification of nitrocellulose, in
primary form, from France and Germany
Dear Mr. Brennan:
In your letter dated May 20, 1993, you requested
a tariff classification ruling.
The subject merchandise, nitrocellulose, is a
chemical derivative of cellulose. You indicate that
it will have a nitrogen content of 12.5% or less, in
its condition as imported.
The applicable subheading for nitrocellulose, in
primary forms, will be 3912.20.0000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for cellulose and its chemical derivatives,
not elsewhere specified or included, in primary
forms: cellulose nitrates (including collodions). The
rate of duty will be 5.2 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