The tariff classification of flowers from South Africa.
Issued June 9, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 0603.90.0000, 0603.10.8060
Headings: 0603
Product description
The tariff classification of flowers from South Africa.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for fresh flowers will be 0603.10.8060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared, fresh, other, other. The applicable subheading for dried flowers will be 0603.90.0000, HTS, which provides for cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared, other.
Full text
NY E82911 June 9, 1999 CLA-2-06:RR:NC:2:231 E82911 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 0603.10.8060; 0603.90.0000 Mr. Michel Constantinou Joubertina, Inc. 3350 Shelby Street Ontario, 91764 Canada RE: The tariff classification of flowers from South Africa. Dear Mr. Constantinou: In your letter, dated May 27, 1999, you have requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is comprised of mixed or unmixed Cape Fynbos flowers from South Africa. They will be sold at the wholesale or retail levels. The varieties are described thus: Item 25 - "Plattystar." Leucadendron platyspermum; fresh; bunches/bouquets. Item 26 - "Platyspermum." Leucadendron platyspermum; dried; bunches. Item 27 - "Plukanetti." Erica plukenetii; fresh; bunches/bouquets. Item 28 - "Red Repens." Protea repens; The common name is Repens flower red; fresh/dried; bunches/bouquets. Item 29 - "Repense S.F.B." Protea repens; The common name is S.F.B. Protea; fresh/dried; bouquets. The applicable subheading for fresh flowers will be 0603.10.8060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared, fresh, other, other. The rate of duty will be 6.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for dried flowers will be 0603.90.0000, HTS, which provides for cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared, other. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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 Thomas Brady at (212) 637-7064. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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