The tariff classification of Melamine cyanurate (MCA), CAS No. 37640-57-6, and Melamine polyphosphate (MPP), CAS No. 218768-84-4 from China
Issued February 6, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2933.69.6050
Headings: 2933
Product description
Melamine cyanurate, also known as 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, compd. with 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine (1:1), is a salt of Melamine and Cyanuric acid, both of which contain an unfused triazine ring. The product is indicated for use as a flame retardant in many industrial and consumer applications.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Melamine cyanurate will be 2933.69.6050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Compounds containing an unfused triazine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure: Other: Other.
Full text
N198037 February 6, 2012 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:N2:239 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.69.6050 Mr. Eric Cheng H & C Industries Inc. 1311 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501 RE: The tariff classification of Melamine cyanurate (MCA), CAS No. 37640-57-6, and Melamine polyphosphate (MPP), CAS No. 218768-84-4 from China Dear Mr. Cheng: In your letter dated December 21, 2011 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Melamine cyanurate, also known as 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, compd. with 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine (1:1), is a salt of Melamine and Cyanuric acid, both of which contain an unfused triazine ring. The product is indicated for use as a flame retardant in many industrial and consumer applications. The applicable subheading for Melamine cyanurate will be 2933.69.6050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Compounds containing an unfused triazine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.5 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/. Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on Melamine polyphosphate. Your request for a classification ruling should include the chemical structure. Also, specify the average number of repeating monomer units. When this information is available, you may wish to consider resubmission of your request. We are returning any related samples, exhibits, etc. If you decide to resubmit your request, please include all of the material that we have returned to you. 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 Richard Dunkel (646) 733-3032. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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