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Tariff classification of Acrylic Emulsion PCM-1468A (CAS-39287-83-7) from Taiwan.
Issued November 15, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3906.90.5000
Headings: 3906
Product description
You provided MSDS and technical data sheets for our review. Acrylic Emulsion PCM-1468A is described as a styrene acrylic copolymer emulsion consisting of 47% by weight of acrylic polymer (CAS-39287-83-7) and 53% water. The product is used as a modifier in the manufacture of Portland cement mixtures, interior and exterior repair mortars, tile grout, tile mortars, stucco and floor underlayments for the construction industry.
Full text
N189680 November 15, 2011 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N2:237 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3906.90.5000 Mr. Eric W. Cheng H&C Industries 1311 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501 RE: Tariff classification of Acrylic Emulsion PCM-1468A (CAS-39287-83-7) from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Cheng: In your letter dated October 20, 2011 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You provided MSDS and technical data sheets for our review. Acrylic Emulsion PCM-1468A is described as a styrene acrylic copolymer emulsion consisting of 47% by weight of acrylic polymer (CAS-39287-83-7) and 53% water. The product is used as a modifier in the manufacture of Portland cement mixtures, interior and exterior repair mortars, tile grout, tile mortars, stucco and floor underlayments for the construction industry. The applicable subheading for Acrylic Emulsion PCM-1468A will be 3906.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for: Acrylic polymers in primary forms: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 4.2% 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 (TSCA), which are administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Information on the TSCA can be obtained by contacting the EPA at 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code 70480, Washington, D.C., by telephone at (202) 554-1404, or by visiting their 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 Frank Cantone at (646) 733-3038. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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