The tariff classification of an acrylic copolymer emulsion from China.

N017838 October 9, 2007 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:E:NC:SP:237 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3906.90.2000 Mr. Michael L. Brobst International Trade Compliance Degussa Corporation 379 Interplace Parkway Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 RE: The tariff classification of an acrylic copolymer emulsion from China. Dear Mr. Brobst: In your letter of September 26, 2007 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for an aqueous emulsion of an acrylic copolymer based on 2-methyl-2-propenate will be 3906.90.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for: Acrylic polymers in primary forms: Other: Other: Plastics. The rate of duty will be 6.3 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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