B88031 B8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of maple jelly from Canada

Issued August 14, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2106.90.9998

Headings: 2106

Product description

"Maple Jelly" is an amber-colored, gelatinous product, packed in a glass jar containing 16 fluid ounces. The stated composition is 93 percent maple syrup, 5 percent water, and two percent carrageenan.

Full text

NY B88031 August 14, 1997 CLA-2-21:RR:NC:2:228 B88031 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2106.90.9998 Mr. Gerald Le Gal Gourmet Sauvage Box 5098 Sainte Adele, Quebec, Canada J0R 1L0 RE: The tariff classification of maple jelly from Canada Dear Mr. Le Gal: In your letter dated July 29, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample, submitted with your letter, was opened, examined, and disposed of. "Maple Jelly" is an amber-colored, gelatinous product, packed in a glass jar containing 16 fluid ounces. The stated composition is 93 percent maple syrup, 5 percent water, and two percent carrageenan. The applicable tariff provision for the maple jelly will be 2106.90.9998, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for food preparations not elsewhere specified or included...other...other...other. The general rate of duty will be 8.2 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 Stanley Hopard at 212-466-5760. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Branch National Commodity Specialist Division

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