The tariff classification of irregular-shaped, ground and washed pieces

NY 889112 October 6, 1993 CLA-2-39:S:N:N7:238 889112 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3907.60.0050 Mr. Ed Edwards Wellman, Inc. P.O. Drawer 188 Highway 41/51 North Johnsonville, SC 29555-0188 RE: The tariff classification of irregular-shaped, ground and washed pieces of post-consumer soda pop bottles, composed of Polyethylene terephthalate, from the Netherlands Dear Mr. Edwards: In your letter dated August 5, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject mechandise consists of transparent, colorless, irregular- shaped pieces of post-consumer soda pop bottles, which are composed of Polyethylene terephthalate. The pieces have been ground and washed, and will be used as a raw material for the manufacture of polyester fiber. The applicable subheading for the subject merchandise will be 3907.60.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for polyacetals, ... , polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms: polyethylene terephthalate: other. The rate of duty will be 9 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