G86515 G8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of CXR-300 (Maleic Adducted Rosin) from China.

Issued April 20, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3806.90.0000

Headings: 3806

Product description

They are also used as binders for pigments and in the preparation of varnishes. A sample was submitted with your inquiry.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading will be 3806.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof; rosin spirit and rosin oils; run gums: other.

Full text

NY G86515 April 20, 2001 CLA-2-38:RR:NC:2:239 G86515 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3806.90.0000 Mr. Neal H. Weinfield Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLC Three First National Plaza 70 West Madison Street, Suite 3300 Chicago, IL 60602-4207 RE: The tariff classification of CXR-300 (Maleic Adducted Rosin) from China. Dear Mr. Weinfield: In your letter dated January 22, 2001, on behalf of your client Lawter International, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling for CXR-300 (Maleic Adducted Rosin) which you have stated will be used in the preparation of ink vehicles, which contribute to the hardness, gloss, adhesion and flexibility of ink. They are also used as binders for pigments and in the preparation of varnishes. A sample was submitted with your inquiry. The applicable subheading will be 3806.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof; rosin spirit and rosin oils; run gums: other. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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 Andrew Stone at 212-637-7067. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski, Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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