G88539 G8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification from China of: Activated Carbon Powder, CAS 7440-44-0; Ascorbic Acid, CAS 50-81-7; Aspartame, CAS 22839-47-0; Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate, CAS 5743-47-5; L-Cysteine, CAS 52-90-4

Issued April 18, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2936.27.0000, 2918.11.5000, 2930.90.4950, 3802.10.0000, 2924.19.1000

Headings: 2936, 2918, 2930, 2924, 3802

Product description

The applicable subheading for Activated Carbon powder U.S.P. will be 3802.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Activated carbon. The rate of duty will be 4.8 percent ad valorem.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Activated Carbon powder U.S.P. will be 3802.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Activated carbon. The applicable subheading for Ascorbic Acid will be 2936.27.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) and its derivatives. The applicable subheading for Aspartame will be 2924.19.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aspartame. The applicable subheading for Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate, also known as Lactic acid, calcium salt pentahydrate, will be 2918.11.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Lactic acid, its salts and esters. The applicable subheading for L-Cysteine, also known as (R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid will be 2930.90.4950, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Organo-sulfur compounds: Other.

Full text

NY G88539 April 18, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 G88539 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.11.5000; 2924.19.1000; 2930.90.4950; 2936.27.0000; 3802.10.0000 Ms. Kathy Lin ProFood International, Inc. P.O. Box 4378 Lisle, IL 60532-9378 RE: The tariff classification from China of: Activated Carbon Powder, CAS 7440-44-0; Ascorbic Acid, CAS 50-81-7; Aspartame, CAS 22839-47-0; Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate, CAS 5743-47-5; L-Cysteine, CAS 52-90-4 Dear Ms. Lin: In your letter dated March 14, 2001 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Activated Carbon powder U.S.P. will be 3802.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Activated carbon. The rate of duty will be 4.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Ascorbic Acid will be 2936.27.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) and its derivatives. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for Aspartame will be 2924.19.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aspartame. The rate of duty will be 1.1 cents per kilo plus 10 percent ad valorem. Pursuant to General Note 13, HTSUSA, the rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate, also known as Lactic acid, calcium salt pentahydrate, will be 2918.11.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Lactic acid, its salts and esters. The rate of duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem. Pursuant to General Note 13, HTSUSA, the rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for L-Cysteine, also known as (R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid will be 2930.90.4950, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Organo-sulfur compounds: Other. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem. Pursuant to General Note 13, HTSUSA, 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 Stephanie Joseph at 212-637-7066. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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