G89986 G8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of royal jelly from China.

Issued April 19, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 0410.00.0000

Headings: 0410

Product description

The merchandise is comprised of lyophilized (freeze-dried), dehydrated royal jelly powder. Royal jelly is a viscous aliment that is secreted by the pharyngeal glands of worker honeybees. The lyophilized, dehydrated royal jelly powder is packed in 500 milligram sachets, 60 sachets per box.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for royal jelly will be 0410.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included.

Full text

NY G89986 April 19, 2001 CLA-2-04:RR:NC:2:231 G89986 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 0410.00.0000 Mr. Jason Tsai Symtex Healthcare Corporation 735 Pinefalls Avenue Walnut, CA 91789 RE: The tariff classification of royal jelly from China. Dear Mr. Tsai: In your letter, dated April 10, 2001, you requested a classification ruling. The merchandise is comprised of lyophilized (freeze-dried), dehydrated royal jelly powder. Royal jelly is a viscous aliment that is secreted by the pharyngeal glands of worker honeybees. The lyophilized, dehydrated royal jelly powder is packed in 500 milligram sachets, 60 sachets per box. The applicable subheading for royal jelly will be 0410.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included. The rate of duty will be 1.1 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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