The tariff classification of a flatbread from Italy
Issued September 10, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 1905.90.1070
Headings: 1905
Product description
Descriptive literature accompanied your letter. Piadina, “Italian Flatbread,” are flat, fully baked disks measuring 25 centimeters in diameter, packed in plastic bags containing 5 pieces, weighing 550 grams, net weight. The flatbreads are said to be composed of flour, water, vegetable oil, salt, and leavening agents.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the flatbreads will be 1905.90.1070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers’ wares…other…bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and similar baked products…other…bread.
Full text
NY J88704 September 10, 2003 CLA-2-19:RR:NC:2:228 J88704 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1905.90.1070 Mr. Dean Rovinelli D & M Imports 7620 Capri Drive Canton, MI 48187 RE: The tariff classification of a flatbread from Italy Dear Mr. Rovinelli: In your letter dated August 20, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive literature accompanied your letter. Piadina, “Italian Flatbread,” are flat, fully baked disks measuring 25 centimeters in diameter, packed in plastic bags containing 5 pieces, weighing 550 grams, net weight. The flatbreads are said to be composed of flour, water, vegetable oil, salt, and leavening agents. The applicable subheading for the flatbreads will be 1905.90.1070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers’ wares…other…bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and similar baked products…other…bread. 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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