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The tariff classification of Resimene 797 and Resimene 2040 from Canada.
Issued April 6, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3909.20.0000
Headings: 3909
Product description
Based on the technical literature submitted, Resimene 797 is a resinous polyol modified methylated melamine-formaldehyde resin solution composed of approximately 72-76 percent methylated melamine-formaldehyde resin, 16-20 percent styrene-allyl alcohol resin, 6-10 percent ethanol and 0.2 percent formaldehyde, by weight. Resimene 2040 is a styrene-allyl alcohol modified methylated melamine-formaldehyde resin solution composed of approximately 83-87 percent methylated melamine-formaldehyde resin, 13-17 percent ethanol and 0.15 percent formaldehyde, by weight.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Resimene 797 and Resimene 2040 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.
Full text
NY D89198 April 6, 1999 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:237 D89198 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 797 and Resimene 2040 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 797 is a resinous polyol modified methylated melamine-formaldehyde resin solution composed of approximately 72-76 percent methylated melamine-formaldehyde resin, 16-20 percent styrene-allyl alcohol resin, 6-10 percent ethanol and 0.2 percent formaldehyde, by weight. Resimene 2040 is a styrene-allyl alcohol modified methylated melamine-formaldehyde resin solution composed of approximately 83-87 percent methylated melamine-formaldehyde resin, 13-17 percent ethanol and 0.15 percent formaldehyde, by weight. The applicable subheading for the Resimene 797 and Resimene 2040 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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