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NY 881848





Febuary 5, 1993

CLA-2-39:S:N:N7:238 881848

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 3909.50.2000

Mr. Paul Massaglia
Aries Technologies
8 Stevens Avenue
Derry, NH 03038

RE: The tariff classification of Pearlstick 45-60/15 polyurethane polymer, in pellet form, from Spain

Dear Mr. Massaglia:

In your letter dated December 7, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

Pearlstick 45-60/15 is a polyurethane polymer, imported in pellet form, used to make shoe construction adhesives by dissolving the pellets in organic solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone.

The applicable subheading for this product will be 3909.50.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms: polyurethanes: cements. The rate of duty will be 2.1 percent ad valorem.

This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances. You may contact them at 402 M Street SW, Washington, DC 20460, telephone number (202) 554-1404, or EPA Region II at (908) 321-6669.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire

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