A81779 A8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of hydrogenated castor oil from India.

Issued April 11, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 1516.20.9000

Headings: 1516

Product description

The subject merchandise is described as hydrogenated castor oil in flake form, which will be packaged in 25 kilogram paper bags.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the hydrogenated castor oil will be 1516.20.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated.

Full text

NY A81779 April 11, 1996 CLA-2-15:RR:NC:FC:232 A81779 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1516.20.9000 Mr. Phil Herst Fuerst Day Lawson (U.S.A.) Ltd. St. Clare House 30-33 Minories London EC3N 1LN England RE: The tariff classification of hydrogenated castor oil from India. Dear Mr. Herst: In your letter dated April 3, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject merchandise is described as hydrogenated castor oil in flake form, which will be packaged in 25 kilogram paper bags. The applicable subheading for the hydrogenated castor oil will be 1516.20.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated...whether or not refined, but not further prepared. The rate of duty will be 10.3 cents per kilogram. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the 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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