The tariff classification of turmeric from India.
Issued June 15, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 0910.30.0000
Headings: 0910
Product description
The submitted sample is unprocessed, Alleppey-type turmeric (Alleppey is a town in southwestern India).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for turmeric will be 0910.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices, turmeric (curcuma).
Full text
NY F88455 June 15, 2000 CLA-2-09:RR:NC:2:231 F88455 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 0910.30.0000 Mr. Chimanlal Patel 139 East Kennedy Boulevard, #12 Lakewood, NJ 08701 RE: The tariff classification of turmeric from India. Dear Mr. Patel: In your letter, which is undated and received in this office on June 13, 2000, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample is unprocessed, Alleppey-type turmeric (Alleppey is a town in southwestern India). The applicable subheading for turmeric will be 0910.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices, turmeric (curcuma). The rate of duty will be free. 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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