The tariff classification of Soy Lecithin from Venezuela
Issued February 18, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2923.20.2000
Headings: 2923
Product description
Samples of soft gelatin capsules containing soy lecithin were submitted with your inquiry.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for soy lecithin will be 2923.20.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids: other.
Full text
NY B81489 February 18, 1997 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 B81489 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2923.20.2000 Mr. Jose Suarez Inprovit Pharmanatural Corp. Zona Industrial Amuelas Juana Diaz P.R. P.O. Box 1436 Juana Diaz P.R. 00795 RE: The tariff classification of Soy Lecithin from Venezuela Dear Mr. Suarez: In your letter dated January 20, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples of soft gelatin capsules containing soy lecithin were submitted with your inquiry. The applicable subheading for soy lecithin will be 2923.20.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids: other. The rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem. Products classifiable under subheading 2923.20.2000, HTS, which are products of Venezuela are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. 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 Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Branch National Commodity Specialist Division
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