Tariff classification of Chlorinated Polyethylene (CAS-68410-99-1) from China.
Issued September 9, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3901.90.9000
Headings: 3901
Product description
Tariff classification of Chlorinated Polyethylene (CAS-68410-99-1) from China.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for CPE-135A Chlorinated Polyethylene (CAS-68410-99-1) will be subheading 3901.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other polymers of ethylene in primary forms.
Full text
NY J85091 September 9, 2003 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:237 J85091 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3901.90.9000 Ms. Phyllis Aoyama H&C Industries, Inc. 1311 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501 RE: Tariff classification of Chlorinated Polyethylene (CAS-68410-99-1) from China. Dear Ms. Aoyama: In your letter dated August 25, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling for CPE-135A Chlorinated Polyethylene (CAS-68410-99-1) for use in water-proof roofing, plastic impact modifiers and processing aids, and wire and cable jacketing. The applicable subheading for CPE-135A Chlorinated Polyethylene (CAS-68410-99-1) will be subheading 3901.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other polymers of ethylene in primary forms. The rate of duty is 6.5 percent 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, phone (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 should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time 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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