The tariff classification of a food additive from Japan.
Issued April 27, 1990 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2106.90.6099
Headings: 2106
Product description
The tariff classification of a food additive from Japan.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the KS-42 will be 2106.90.6099, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Full text
NY 851242 APR 27 1990 CLA-2-21:S:N:N1:228 851242 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2106.90.6099 Mr. Randy Neale Nissin Customs Service, Inc. 1111 Watsoncenter Road, Unit D Carson, CA 90745 RE: The tariff classification of a food additive from Japan. Dear Mr. Neale: In your letter dated February 8, 1990, on behalf of G. Shimizu & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. Additional information was submitted with your client's letter of March 13, 1990. The product, "KS-42" is described as a white powder composed of wheat starch, calcium carbonate, potassium carbonate, and trisodium phosphate. The product is use to enhance elasticity in minced fish preparations such as surimi and kamaboko. KS-42 will be imported in polyethylene bags containing 44 pounds, net weight. The applicable subheading for the KS-42 will be 2106.90.6099, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for food preparations not elsewhere specified or included...other... other. The rate of duty will be 10 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 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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