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The tariff classification of chocolate covered biscuits from the United Kingdom

Issued October 13, 1994 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 1905.30.0040

Headings: 1905

Product description

A sample accompanied your letter, was examined, and disposed of. The product, "Cadbury's Fingers," consists of rod-shaped biscuits, approximately three inches long and 3/8-inch in diameter, covered with milk chocolate. The biscuits are packed for retail sale in a printed cardboard box, containing 100 grams, net weight.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the chocolate covered biscuits will be 1905.30.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa.

Full text

NY 802861 October 13, 1994 CLA-2-19:S:N:N7:228 802861 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1905.30.0040 Mr. Dante F. Versaci II Radix-Flagship 1550 Northwest 96th Avenue Miami, FL 33172 RE: The tariff classification of chocolate covered biscuits from the United Kingdom Dear Mr Versaci: In your letter dated September 14, 1994, on behalf of Churchill's Confectionery PLC, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample accompanied your letter, was examined, and disposed of. The product, "Cadbury's Fingers," consists of rod-shaped biscuits, approximately three inches long and 3/8-inch in diameter, covered with milk chocolate. The biscuits are packed for retail sale in a printed cardboard box, containing 100 grams, net weight. The applicable subheading for the chocolate covered biscuits will be 1905.30.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa...sweet biscuits...other. The rate of duty will be free. 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

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