The tariff classification of Ripoxy SP-4350 from Japan.

NY D88221 August 19, 1999 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:237 D88221 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3909.40.0000 Mr. Yuichi Fusho Showa Denko America, Inc. 489 Fifth Avenue, 18th Floor New York, NY 10017 RE: The tariff classification of Ripoxy SP-4350 from Japan. Dear Mr. Fusho: In your letter dated February 10, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of Ripoxy SP-4350 submitted with your letter was sent to the U.S. Customs laboratory for analysis. Laboratory analysis (Lab no. 2-1999-30195) found the sample to be a clear amber viscous liquid, chemically modified phenolic resin, in primary form. The applicable subheading for the Ripoxy SP-4350 will be 3909.40.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms: phenolic resins. The rate of duty will be 6.5 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