887501 88 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a clear, non-expandable Polystyrene resin, in pellet form, fromKorea

Issued July 7, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3903.19.0000

Headings: 3903

Product description

The submitted sample consists of pellets of a clear, general-purpose extrusion resin, composed of Polystyrene.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the subject merchandise will be 3903.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for polymers of styrene, in primary forms: polystyrene: other.

Full text

NY 887501 July 7, 1993 CLA-2-39:S:N:N7:238 887501 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3903.19.0000 Mr. John M. Sheppeck World Chemicals 655 Lewelling Blvd., Suite # 180 San Leandro, CA 94579 RE: The tariff classification of a clear, non- expandable Polystyrene resin, in pellet form, from Korea Dear Mr. Sheppeck: In your letter dated June 14, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was submitted with your request. The submitted sample consists of pellets of a clear, general-purpose extrusion resin, composed of Polystyrene. You state that, after importation, the resin will be converted into plastic sheets. The applicable subheading for the subject merchandise will be 3903.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for polymers of styrene, in primary forms: polystyrene: other. The rate of duty will be 0.9 cents per kilogram plus 9.2 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 

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