CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 D81100
Ms. Naila Elfar
Corporation House
60 Queen St.
14th Floor
Ottawa, Canada K1P 5Y7
RE: The tariff classification of Snowtack 301A, 301F, 324G,
342A, 480A, 375F, 780G, 790G, 880G, and 920G from Canada.
Dear Ms. Elfar:
In your letter dated July 31, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling for the above products, all consisting of a
composition of water dispersion based on disproportionated rosin
having 50% or more solid content. The products are used to
enhance the pressure sensitive properties of a wide variety of
polymers.
The applicable subheading will be 3806.90.0000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof; rosin spirit and
rosin oils; run gums: other. The rate of duty will be 4.2
percent ad valorem.
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 Thomas
Brady at 212-466-5747.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division