The tariff classification of Kuraray Poval R-2105 polyvinyl alcohol (CAS-9002-89-5) from Japan.

N195066 December 8, 2011 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N2:237 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3905.30.0000 Mr. Michiyo Sekiguchi Inside Sales Supervisor Nippon Paint (USA) Incorporated 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd. - Suite 10 Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 RE: The tariff classification of Kuraray Poval R-2105 polyvinyl alcohol (CAS-9002-89-5) from Japan. Dear Mr. Sekiguchi: In your letter dated November 29, 2011 you requested a tariff classification. You provided MSDS sheets for our review. Kuraray Poval R-2105 is described as fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol (CAS-9002-89-5). The product will be imported as white to pale yellow, odorless, powder to fine granules for use as an additive in hydrophilic coatings for automotive parts. The applicable subheading for Kuraray Poval R-2105 polyvinyl alcohol (CAS-9002-89-5) will be 3905.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for: Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups, in primary forms. The rate of duty will be 3.2% 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., Washington, D.C. 20460, by calling the TSCA Assistance Line at (202) 554-1404, by Fax at (202) 554-5603, by e-mail to: tsca-hotline@epa.gov 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 http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Frank Cantone at (646) 733-3038. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division