The tariff classification of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) for fuel use from Peru.

NY H86017 December 6, 2001 CLA-2-27:RR:NC:SP:237 H86017 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2207.10.6000; 2207.20.0000; 9901.00.50 Mr. Nabil Katabi The Maple Companies Ltd. 2626 Cole Avenue, Suite 610 Dallas, Texas 75204 RE: The tariff classification of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) for fuel use from Peru. Dear Mr. Katabi: In your letter dated November 27, 2001 you requested a tariff classification ruling for ethanol (ethyl alcohol) imported for use in producing a fuel mixture of ethanol and gasoline. Undenatured ethanol and undenatured anhydrous ethanol are classifiable in subheading 2207.10.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent volume or higher: for nonbeverage purposes. The rate of duty is 2.5 percent ad valorem. Denatured ethanol and denatured anhydrous ethanol are classifiable in 2207.20.0000, HTSUS, which provides for denatured ethyl alcohol of any strength. The rate of duty will be 1.9 percent ad valorem. These rates of duty will remain the same in the year 2002. Importations under subheading 2207.10.6000 and 2207.20.0000, HTSUS, are subject to an added duty of 14.27 cents per liter assessed on ethyl alcohol imported for fuel use in subheading 9901.00.50, HTSUS. A Federal Excise Tax of $13.50 per proof gallon also applies. Articles classifiable under subheading 2207.10.6000, 2207.20.0000 and 9901.00.50, HTSUS, which are products of Peru may be entitled to duty free treatment under the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. The ATPA is subject to modification and periodic suspension, which may affect the status of your transaction at the time of entry for consumption or withdrawal from warehouse. To obtain current information on ATPA, check the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. At the Web site, click on "CEBB" then search for the term "ATPA". However, a Federal Excise Tax of $13.50 per proof gallon still applies. This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 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 at EPA Region II telephone number (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 646-733-3038. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division