CLA-2-39:S:N:N7:238 891824
Ms. Darlene Bassler
Morton International, Inc.
10 South Electric Street
West Alexandria, OH 45381
RE: The tariff classification of "R Lite K" cyclized rubber, in granular
form, from Japan
Dear Ms. Bassler:
In your letter dated October 19, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The subject merchandise, "R Lite K", is cyclized rubber - a modified
natural polymer, which is a chemical derivative of natural rubber.
The applicable subheading for this product will be 3913.90.1000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for:
"Natural polymers ... and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened
proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber) , not elsewhere specified or
included, in primary forms: Chemical derivatives of natural rubber." The rate
of duty will be free.
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