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The tariff classification of a tomato sauce from Italy
Issued February 21, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2103.20.4020
Headings: 2103
Product description
Fini brand Bruschetta Premium Tomato Sauce is said to contain tomato pulp (70 percent), extra virgin olive oil, tomato extract, salt, onions, celery, basil, sugar, garlic, parsley, and chilli. Examination of the sample revealed a thick sauce containing very small pieces of vegetables. The sauce is put up in octagonal-shaped glass jars measuring approximately 4-1/2 inches tall and 2-1/2 inches in diameter, and containing 9.9 ounces.
CBP rationale
less than 1.4 kg. The rate of duty will be 11.6 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 646-733-3029.
Full text
NY H88226 February 21, 2002 CLA-2-21:RR:NC:2:228 H88226 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2103.20.4020 Ms. Ann Adell Liberty Richter 400 Lyster Avenue Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-5910 RE: The tariff classification of a tomato sauce from Italy Dear Ms. Adell: In your letter dated January 31, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples submitted with your letter were examined and disposed of. Fini brand Bruschetta Premium Tomato Sauce is said to contain tomato pulp (70 percent), extra virgin olive oil, tomato extract, salt, onions, celery, basil, sugar, garlic, parsley, and chilli. Examination of the sample revealed a thick sauce containing very small pieces of vegetables. The sauce is put up in octagonal-shaped glass jars measuring approximately 4-1/2 inches tall and 2-1/2 inches in diameter, and containing 9.9 ounces. The applicable subheading for the Bruschetta Premium Tomato Sauce will be 2103.20.4020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sauces and preparations therefor…tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces…other…in containers holding less than 1.4 kg. The rate of duty will be 11.6 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 646-733-3029. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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