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The tariff classification of Resimene CE 4514 and Resimene CE 6517 from Canada.

Issued April 6, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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D8 D89031 (April 6, 1999)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3909.20.0000

Headings: 3909

Product description

Based on the technical literature submitted, Resimene CE 4514 is a methylated, butylated melamine-formaldehyde resin solution composed of approximately 94 percent resin solids, 6 percent n-butanol and 0.5 percent formaldehyde, by weight. Resimene CE 6517 is a methylated, butylated melamine-formaldehyde resin solution composed of approximately 85 percent methylated, butylated melamine formaldehyde resin, 15 percent n-butanol and 1 percent formaldehyde, by weight.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Resimene CE 4514 and Resimene CE 6517 will be 3909.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary form: Melamine resins.

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NY D89031 April 6, 1999 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:237 D89031 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3909.20.0000 Ms. Martha A. Pierce Solutia Inc. 10300 Olive Boulevard P.O. Box 66760 St. Louis, Missouri 63166-6760 RE: The tariff classification of Resimene CE 4514 and Resimene CE 6517 from Canada. Dear Ms. Pierce: In your letter dated March 5, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Based on the technical literature submitted, Resimene CE 4514 is a methylated, butylated melamine-formaldehyde resin solution composed of approximately 94 percent resin solids, 6 percent n-butanol and 0.5 percent formaldehyde, by weight. Resimene CE 6517 is a methylated, butylated melamine-formaldehyde resin solution composed of approximately 85 percent methylated, butylated melamine formaldehyde resin, 15 percent n-butanol and 1 percent formaldehyde, by weight. The applicable subheading for the Resimene CE 4514 and Resimene CE 6517 will be 3909.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary form: Melamine 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

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