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The tariff classification of “ORGA 1000 K-750 BLACK” from Japan
Issued May 19, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3208.20.0000
Headings: 3208
Product description
” You have indicated that the product at issue is a phenol alkyd resin paint, intended to be used by the U. S. automotive industry. Your submission describes “ORGA 1000 K-750 BLACK” as a fully formulated liquid paint, dispersed in a nonaqueous medium.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for “ORGA 1000 K-750 BLACK” will be 3208.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Paint and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers dispersed or dissolved in a nonaqueous medium; solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter: Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers.
Full text
N275232 May 19, 2016 CLA-2-32:OT:RR:NC:2:236 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3208.20.0000 Ms. Shameel Bowman Nippon Paint USA Inc. 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd., Suite 10 Teaneck, NJ 07666 RE: The tariff classification of “ORGA 1000 K-750 BLACK” from Japan Dear Ms. Bowman: In your letter received April 26, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling on “ORGA 1000 K-750 BLACK.” You have indicated that the product at issue is a phenol alkyd resin paint, intended to be used by the U. S. automotive industry. Your submission describes “ORGA 1000 K-750 BLACK” as a fully formulated liquid paint, dispersed in a nonaqueous medium. The applicable subheading for “ORGA 1000 K-750 BLACK” will be 3208.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Paint and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers dispersed or dissolved in a nonaqueous medium; solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter: Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers. The general rate of duty will be 3.6 percent ad valorem. 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. 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Nuccio Fera at [email protected]. Sincerely, Deborah C. Marinucci Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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