The tariff classification of Iprodione Technical (CAS-36734-19-7) in bulk form, from China

N048650 January 26, 2009 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:E:NC:N2:238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.21.0000; 9902.01.51 Ms. Susan Parker Arysta Lifescience N.A. 15401 Weston Parkway, Suite 150 Cary, NC 27513 RE: The tariff classification of Iprodione Technical (CAS-36734-19-7) in bulk form, from China Dear Ms. Parker: In your letter dated December January 8, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Iprodione Technical contains approximately 98% of Iprodione (3-(3,5-dicholorophenyl)-N-(1-methylethyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinecarboxamide), as the active ingredient. It is used in the formulations of fungicides. The applicable subheading for the Iprodione Technical in bulk form will be 2933.21.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure: Hydantoin and its derivatives.” The rate of duty will be 6.5 percent ad valorem. However, Iprodione Technical is eligible for temporary reduced rate of duty under subheading 9902.01.51, HTSUS, which provides for “Iprodione (3-(3,5-dicholorophenyl)-N-(1-methylethyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinecarboxamide) (CAS No. 36734–19–7) (provided for in subheading 2933.21.00).” The rate of duty will be 2 percent ad valorem with an effective period of on or before 12/31/2009. 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 merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which are administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticide Programs. Information on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) can be obtained by contacting the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) at 1-800-858-7378, or by visiting the EPA website at www.epa.gov. 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 Harvey Kuperstein at (646) 733-3033. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division