817337 81 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Vermicelli-Dark from Belgium.

Issued December 22, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 1806.90.9090, 1806.90.9000

Headings: 1806

Product description

You submitted descriptive literature with your request. The product in question is a type of chocolate sprinkle called vermicelli-dark, your product reference code CHK-D. It is said to consist of 53.3 percent sugar, 41.1 percent cocoa liquor, 3 percent reduced fat cocoa powder, 1.6 percent butter oil, and traces of milk powder and vanillin. The product will be imported in 1 kilogram and 5 kilogram bags, to be used as chocolate decorations.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the vermicelli-dark will be 1806.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other.

Full text

NY 817337 December 22, 1995 CLA-2-18:RR:NC:FC:232 817337 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1806.90.9000; 1806.90.9090 Mr. Richard Callebaut 125 Larkspur Street Suite 214 San Rafael, CA 94901 RE: The tariff classification of Vermicelli-Dark from Belgium. Dear Mr. Callebaut: In your letter dated November 20, 1995 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted descriptive literature with your request. The product in question is a type of chocolate sprinkle called vermicelli-dark, your product reference code CHK-D. It is said to consist of 53.3 percent sugar, 41.1 percent cocoa liquor, 3 percent reduced fat cocoa powder, 1.6 percent butter oil, and traces of milk powder and vanillin. The product will be imported in 1 kilogram and 5 kilogram bags, to be used as chocolate decorations. The applicable subheading for the vermicelli-dark will be 1806.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 6.8 percent ad valorem. For importations entered after January 1, 1996, the applicable subheading will be 1806.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The rate of duty will be 6.7 percent ad valorem. 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, 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 John Maria at 212-466-5730. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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