J87547 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of preserved vegetables from China.

Issued October 27, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2001.90.3800

Headings: 2001

Product description

The sample was forwarded to the Customs laboratory for analysis. Item no. FV-205376 Giant Twist contains layers of red, orange, and green chili peppers in a liquid medium, inside a glass bottle measuring 18 inches tall and 4 inches at its base. Laboratory analysis found the item contained 5.37 percent acetic acid.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for item no. FV-205736 Giant Twist will be 2001.90.3800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.

Full text

NY J87547 October 27, 2003 CLA-2-20:RR:NC:2:228 J87547 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2001.90.3800 Mr. Shachar Gat Shonfeld’s USA, Inc. 16871 Noyes Avenue Irvine, CA 92606 RE: The tariff classification of preserved vegetables from China. Dear Mr. Gat: In your letter dated July 16, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample and illustrative literature was submitted with your letter. The sample was forwarded to the Customs laboratory for analysis. Item no. FV-205376 Giant Twist contains layers of red, orange, and green chili peppers in a liquid medium, inside a glass bottle measuring 18 inches tall and 4 inches at its base. Laboratory analysis found the item contained 5.37 percent acetic acid. The applicable subheading for item no. FV-205736 Giant Twist will be 2001.90.3800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid...other...vegetables...other. The rate of duty will be 9.6 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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