The tariff classification of frozen cakes from Canada.
Issued February 4, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 1905.90.1041
Headings: 1905
Product description
Pictorial literature and lists of ingredients for three different frozen cakes were submitted with your letter. The Lemon, Strawberry, and Black Forest cakes consist of layers of cake, filling and cream. Each cake measures approximately 12 x 16 x 3 inches and weighs approximately 4 lbs. The cakes are ready to eat after thawing.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the frozen cakes will be 1905.90.1041, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers’ wares, whether or not containing cocoa…other…bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and similar baked products…frozen… pastries, cakes, and similar sweet baked products.
Full text
NY H87521 February 4, 2002 CLA-2-19:RR:NC:2:228 H87521 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1905.90.1041 Ms. Thea Avis Saxby Foods Ltd. 4120-98 Street Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6E 5A2 RE: The tariff classification of frozen cakes from Canada. Dear Ms. Avis: In your letter dated November 19, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Pictorial literature and lists of ingredients for three different frozen cakes were submitted with your letter. The Lemon, Strawberry, and Black Forest cakes consist of layers of cake, filling and cream. Each cake measures approximately 12 x 16 x 3 inches and weighs approximately 4 lbs. The cakes are ready to eat after thawing. The applicable subheading for the frozen cakes will be 1905.90.1041, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers’ wares, whether or not containing cocoa…other…bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and similar baked products…frozen… pastries, cakes, and similar sweet baked products. 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 Stanley Hopard at 646-733-3029. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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