The tariff classification of Cocoa Butter from the Ivory Coast
Issued November 26, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 1804.00.0000
Headings: 1804
Product description
You submitted a product description with your request. The subject merchandise is cocoa butter which will be imported in bulk for commercial use.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the cocoa butter will be 1804.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for cocoa butter, fat and oil.
Full text
NY E89966 November 26, 1999 CLA-2-18:RR:NC:SP:232 E89966 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1804.00.0000 Ms. Lauren Keffer 120 North Myers Street, Suite “K” Burbank, CA 91506 RE: The tariff classification of Cocoa Butter from the Ivory Coast Dear Ms. Keffer: In your letter dated November 16, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a product description with your request. The subject merchandise is cocoa butter which will be imported in bulk for commercial use. The applicable subheading for the cocoa butter will be 1804.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for cocoa butter, fat and oil. The rate of duty will be free. 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) 637-7059. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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