CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:237 F89146
TARIFF NO: 3901.90.1000
Mr. Mathew Kessler
ATOFINA Chemicals, Inc.
2000 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-3222
RE: Classification of Lotryl ethylene-acrylic resins from France.
Dear Mr. Kessler:
Your letter of June 28, 2000 requested a classification ruling on four ethylene-acrylate elastomers: Lotryl 17BA07 and 28BA175 (CAS-25750-84-9); and 15MA03 and 14MG02 (CAS-25103-74-6).
Chapter 39 Additional Note 1 states “elastomeric” means a plastics material which after cross-linking can be stretched at 20oC to at least three times its original length and that, after having been stretched to twice its original length and the stress removed, returns within five minutes to less than 150 percent of its original length. Based on the dumbbell samples and technical data provided, Lotryl 17BA07, 28BA175, 15MA03 and 14MG02 meet the elastomeric requirements of Note 1.
Lotryl 17BA07, 28BA175, 15MA03 and 14MG02 are classifiable in 3901.90.1000, HTSUS, which provides for other elastomeric polymers of ethylene in primary forms. The rate of duty is free.
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 NIS Frank Cantone at 212-637-7018.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director, National Commodity
Specialist Division