CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:237 E85324
Ms. Patty Shelton
Meramec Group, Inc.
338 Ramsey Street
P.O. Box 279
Sullivan, Missouri 63080-0279
RE: The tariff classification of “Microtech Expanded Polyvinyl Chloride Pellets” from Italy.
Dear Mr. Garrisi:
In your letter dated August 5, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The product designated “Microtech Expanded Polyvinyl Chloride Pellets” was analyzed by the New York Customs Laboratory (Report 2-1999-30503 dated 10/12/99) and found to consist of plasticized polyvinyl chloride classifiable in subheading 3904.22.0000, Harmonized tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other polyvinyl chloride: plasticized, in primary form. The rate of duty is 8.3 percent ad valorem.
This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 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 Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Frank Cantone at 212-637-7018.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division