The tariff classification of acrylic and polyurethane dispersions from Canada.
Issued February 11, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3909.50.5000, 3906.90.2000
Product description
Anti-Graffiti Barrier by Egalab Inc. is described as an acrylic dispersion in water containing solvent and hardener for use as a protective coating that prevents dust and oil from penetrating aged concrete. Stall Guard by Neo Resins Inc. is described as a polyurethane dispersion in water containing solvent and hardener for use as a protective coating that prevents graffiti paint from penetrating into the pores of the partition.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the acrylic dispersion will be 3906.90.2000, HTSUS, which provides for other plastic acrylic polymers. The applicable subheading for the polyurethane dispersion will be 3909.50.5000, HTSUS, which provides for other polyurethanes.
Full text
NY J80586 February 11, 2003 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:237 J80586 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3906.90.2000; 3909.50.5000 Ms. Marlene Meunier Docteur Graffiti Doctor 1400 Sauve West Suite 244 Montreal, Quebec H4N 1C5 Canada RE: The tariff classification of acrylic and polyurethane dispersions from Canada. Dear Ms. Meunier: In your letter dated February 4, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Anti-Graffiti Barrier by Egalab Inc. is described as an acrylic dispersion in water containing solvent and hardener for use as a protective coating that prevents dust and oil from penetrating aged concrete. Stall Guard by Neo Resins Inc. is described as a polyurethane dispersion in water containing solvent and hardener for use as a protective coating that prevents graffiti paint from penetrating into the pores of the partition. The applicable subheading for the acrylic dispersion will be 3906.90.2000, HTSUS, which provides for other plastic acrylic polymers. The rate of duty is 6.3 % ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the polyurethane dispersion will be 3909.50.5000, HTSUS, which provides for other polyurethanes. The rate of duty is 6.3 % ad valorem. This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act, 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. 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 on the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Frank Cantone at 646-733-3038. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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