NY a80896: The tariff classification of ORTHENE Technical (CAS-30560-19-1), in bulk form, from Japan

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	NY A80896

March 27, 1996




CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:238 A80896  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2930.90.4400  

Mr. Wayne Buehrer
Tomen America Inc.
100 First Street, Suite 1610
San Francisco, CA  94105

RE:	The tariff classification of ORTHENE  Technical (CAS-30560-19-1), in bulk form, from Japan

Dear Mr. Buehrer:

	In your letter dated February 21, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

	The subject product, ORTHEHE  Technical, which has the common name: Acephate, is a technical-grade insecticide 

	The applicable subheading for the subject product, imported in bulk form, will be 2930.90.4400, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: "Organo-sulfur compounds: Other: Other: Pesticides: Other: Other."  The rate of duty will be 7.3 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, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460, telephone number (202) 554-1404, or EPA Region II at (908) 321-6669.
 
	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 C. Reilly at 212-466-5770.


								Sincerely,




								Roger J. Silvestri
								Director,
								National Commodity
								Specialist Division