Classification of cross-linked polyvinyl chloride from Japan Dear Mr. Garrisi:
Issued October 12, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3904.90.5000
Headings: 3904
Product description
The product, which is described as a cross-linked polyvinyl chloride, is a polymer of vinyl chloride chemically modified with an acrylic ester.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the cross-linked polyvinyl chloride in powder form will be 3904.90.5000, HTSUS, which provides for other polymers of vinyl chloride in primary forms.
Full text
NY G83281 October 12, 2000 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:237 G83281 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO: 3904.90.5000 Mr. Thomas E. Garrisi Kaneka Texas Corporation 6161 Underwood Road Pasadena, Texas 77507 RE: Classification of cross-linked polyvinyl chloride from Japan Dear Mr. Garrisi: In your letter of September 29, 2000 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The product, which is described as a cross-linked polyvinyl chloride, is a polymer of vinyl chloride chemically modified with an acrylic ester. The applicable subheading for the cross-linked polyvinyl chloride in powder form will be 3904.90.5000, HTSUS, which provides for other polymers of vinyl chloride in primary forms. The rate of duty is 6.5 percent ad valorem. 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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