The tariff classification of Clethodim 37% MUPH (CAS-99129-21-2) formulation, from China

N050506 February 6, 2009 CLA-2-38:OT:RR:E:NC:N2:238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3808.93.5000 Ms. Susan Parker Arysta Lifescience N.A. 15401 Weston Parkway, Suite 150 Cary, NC 27513 RE: The tariff classification of Clethodim 37% MUPH (CAS-99129-21-2) formulation, from China Dear Ms. Parker: In your letter dated January 30, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Clethodim 37% MUPH, is an intermediate formulation containing Clethodim Technical. It is used by manufacturers in further preparations of herbicide products. The applicable subheading for the Clethodim 37% MUPH in formulation will be 3808.93.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, antisprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulfur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and flypapers): Other: Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be 5 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 product may be subject to the requirements of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which are administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticide Programs. Information on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) can be obtained by contacting the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) at 1-800-858-7378, or by visiting the EPA website at www.epa.gov. 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 Harvey Kuperstein at (646) 733-3033. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division