The tariff classification of herbal teas from Japan.
Issued March 24, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2106.90.9987
Headings: 2106
Product description
A list of ingredients for four types of “tea” were submitted with your letter. Hyakunen Cha, packed in black, red, blue or white boxes, are mixtures of a variety of herbs, dried fruits, vegetables and plant parts, used to prepare herbal teas.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the herbal teas will be 2106.90.9987, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for food preparations not elsewhere specified or included…other…other…herbal teas and herbal infusions comprising mixed herbs.
Full text
NY F83845 March 24, 2000 CLA-2-21:RR:NC:2:228 F83845 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2106.90.9987 Mr. Dennis Awana Inter-Orient Services 1455 Monterey Pass Road Suite #205 Monterey Park, CA 91754 RE: The tariff classification of herbal teas from Japan. Dear Mr. Awana: In your letter dated February 17, 2000, on behalf of Universal Natural Resources Corp., Monterey Park, CA, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A list of ingredients for four types of “tea” were submitted with your letter. Hyakunen Cha, packed in black, red, blue or white boxes, are mixtures of a variety of herbs, dried fruits, vegetables and plant parts, used to prepare herbal teas. The applicable subheading for the herbal teas will be 2106.90.9987, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for food preparations not elsewhere specified or included…other…other…herbal teas and herbal infusions comprising mixed herbs. The rate of duty will be 6.4 percent ad valorem. 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 Stanley Hopard at 212-637-7065. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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