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The tariff classification of a cuttlebone from Taiwan.
Issued January 7, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardB8 B80733 (January 7, 1997)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2309.90.9500
Headings: 2309
Product description
The tariff classification of a cuttlebone from Taiwan.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the cuttlebone will be 2309.90.9500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for preparations of a kind used in animal feeding, other, other, other, other, other.
Full text
NY B80733 January 7, 1997 CLA-2-23:RR:NC:2:231 B80733 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2309.90.9500 Mr. Kim Young BDP International, Inc. 2721 Walker NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 RE: The tariff classification of a cuttlebone from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Young: In your letter, dated December 12, 1996, you have requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Meijer Inc., Grand Rapids, MI. The product is a 5 inch-6 inch cuttlebone with a metal holder for installation in a bird cage. The item supplies calcium and mineral nutrition for cage birds. The sample is herewith enclosed. The applicable subheading for the cuttlebone will be 2309.90.9500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for preparations of a kind used in animal feeding, other, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 2.2 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 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 Ralph Conte at (212) 466-5759. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Branch National Commodity Specialist Division
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