Thanks again for looking into this issue for us. As we discussed on the phone, we reached back out to the 

client regarding whether or not we could put a value range in place. It took a little while to get everyone 

on the phone that we needed. We were unable to define a range, due in large part to the fact that the 

size ranges are so vast that it seemed silly to have such a large range. Thus, we did conclude that if we 

put a floor on the product, it will ensure that only the industrial/municipal filters that we requested will 

be covered. Thus, we would like to suggest that if a value is necessary that it be modified to state 

perhaps: 

58) polymer filtration systems of a kind used to separate solid contaminants from liquid polymers, each

valued over $30,000 but not over $40,000 (described in statistical reporting number 8421.29.0065)

We would like to request expeditious consideration of the correction as a shipment is due to arrive in 

mid-December. The company would like to use the exclusion and not have to tender the duties. While 

they are refundable, it is essential that USTR understand the refunds ARE NOT IMMEDIATE. In many 

instances, CBP is making importers wait until a shipment liquidates (or 314 days AFTER entry) or if 

express refund is requested it may happen in 60-90 days. 

Thanks again for your consideration. Please do not hesitate to call me if any questions. I am in an out this 

week due to a funeral and home issues but you can always reach me on my cell phone [].

Best regards, 

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We have another petition in which we think there may be an error on the description similar to that we 

had previously. 

Attached is the notice that a particular exclusion was granted to Pall dated September 17, 2019. For 

your reference we are also attaching a copy of the related request. And a copy of the FR notice with the 

only exclusion granted that could possibly be for the product Pall filed but with a value range that is not 

applicable. 

The product at issue is HTSUS 8421.29.0065 

The description is: polymer filtration systems, of steel housings and valves, and sintered metal cylindrical 

filters, for separating solid contaminants from liquid chemical polymers 
In the September 20 FR notice (Vol 84, No. 183, page 49571, see attached), an exclusion was granted 

for: (58) polymer filtration systems of a kind used to separate solid contaminants from liquid polymers, 

each valued over $30,000 but not over $40,000 (described in statistical reporting number 8421.29.0065)

The issue is that we don’t know where this value range of $30,000 to $40,000 came from. It’s not 

representative of the goods and doesn’t cover any of Pall’s product. We’ve checked the docket and no 

one else requested a product with this description, so we believe the “each valued over $30,000 but not 

over $40,000” language to be an error of unknown origin. As it is written in the federal register notice 

with this value language, this does not cover any goods for which the exclusion was granted. 

Would you be so kind as to look into the exclusion to determine if indeed an error were made and 

please advise as soon as possible so that we may advise Pall, our client who is ready to file for refunds 

but we are holding off for now. 

Thanks in advance 

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