The tariff classification of coconut peat briquettes fromSri Lanka

NY 884719 April 16, 1993 CLA-2-14:S:N:N7:228 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1404.90.0000 Mr. Chris Demel Demel Enterprises P.O. Box 377518 Chicago, IL 60637 RE: The tariff classification of coconut peat briquettes from Sri Lanka Dear Mr. Demel: In your letter dated March 19, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive literature and a sample were submitted with your letter. The sample was examined and disposed of. The product is in the form of a rectangular block, approximately 20 centimeters long, 10 centimeters wide, and 5 centimeters thick, made from compressed coconut (coir) fiber dust. The dust, a by-product resulting from the extraction of coir fiber from the coconut husk, is sterilized, exposed to infra-red light, and compressed to a ratio of 10:1. The briquettes expand to several times their size when water is added, resulting in a product suitable as a planting medium and soil conditioner that will be marketed as an alternative to peat moss. The applicable subheading for the coconut peat briquettes will be 1404.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included...other. The rate of duty will be free. The importation of this merchandise may be subject to restrictions imposed by the United States Department of Agriculture and/or Food and Drug Administration. It is suggested you contact these agencies directly for further information. 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