N252782 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Synplast TOTM-E (Electrical Grade) Plasticizer, CAS No. 3319-31-1, from Canada

Issued July 10, 2014 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2917.39.2000

Headings: 2917

Product description

Synplast TOTM-E (Electrical Grade) Plasticizer, CAS No. 3319-31-1, also known as, Tris (2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate, is an ester of an aromatic polycarboxylic acid indicated for use as a plasticizer.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Synplast TOTM-E (Electrical Grade) Plasticizer will be 2917.39.2000, HTSUS, which provides for Polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: Plasticizers.

Full text

N252782 July 10, 2014 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:2:240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2917.39.2000 Mr. Mike Soroka PolyOne 17 Tideman Drive Orangeville, ON L9W 3K3 Canada RE: The tariff classification of Synplast TOTM-E (Electrical Grade) Plasticizer, CAS No. 3319-31-1, from Canada Dear Mr. Soroka: In your letter dated April 23, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Synplast TOTM-E (Electrical Grade) Plasticizer, CAS No. 3319-31-1, also known as, Tris (2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate, is an ester of an aromatic polycarboxylic acid indicated for use as a plasticizer. The applicable subheading for Synplast TOTM-E (Electrical Grade) Plasticizer will be 2917.39.2000, HTSUS, which provides for Polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: Plasticizers. The rate of duty will be 6.5 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 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 at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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