NY 864869: The tariff classification of Alkox Resins, a white granularpowder of polyethylene oxide, from Japan

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                                   NY 864869

                                  JUL 24 1991


CLA-2-39:S:N:N1:238 864869  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3901.90.5000  

Ms. Helga Grill
ICD Group Inc
1100 Valley Brook Avenue
Lyndhurst, N.J. 07071-3608

RE:  The tariff classification of Alkox Resins, a white granular
powder of polyethylene oxide, from Japan

Dear Ms. Grill:

     In your letter dated June 24, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     Alkox Resins are water-soluble, thermoplastic, polyethylene
oxide resins which have varied commercial uses such as: a thickner,
dispersant, flocculant or binder for suspensions in the paper,
printing, cement, and paint industries; a component of creams,
lotions, shampoos, detergent powders, dental adhesives and
toothpastes.  
     
     The applicable subheading for the Alkox Resins will be
3901.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other polymers of ethylene, in primary
form, other.  The rate of duty will be 2.2 cents per kilogram
plus 7.7 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 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
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport