The tariff classification of a spice and vegetable set in a steel rack, from China.
Issued November 17, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 0712.20.4000, 1211.90.9090, 0904.20.6090, 0904.20.7600, 0712.90.6500, 2501.00.0000, 7323.99.9060, 0910.40.2000, 0906.10.0000, 0712.90.8580
Product description
The samples were examined and disposed of. Item no. SP-205330 Spice Fan, is comprised of eight tube-shaped plastic jars in a fan-shaped steel wire rack. The jars are filled with minced onion, parsley flakes, oregano flakes (Origanum vulgare L.), coriander flakes, chili flakes, chili powder, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, and coarse salt.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for minced onion will be 0712.20.4000, HTS, which provides for dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared, onions, other. The applicable subheading for the parsley flakes will be 0712.90.6500, HTS, which provides for dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared, other vegetables…fennel, marjoram, parsley, savory and tarragon…other…parsley. The applicable subheading for the coriander will be 0712.90.8580, HTS, which provides for dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared, other vegetables…other. The applicable subheading for the chili flakes will be 0904.20.6090, HTS, which provides for pepper of the genus Piper; dried crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e. The applicable subheading for the chili powder will be 0904.20.7600, HTS, which provides for pepper of the genus Piper; dried crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e. The applicable subheading for the cinnamon sticks will be 0906.10.0000, HTS, which provides for cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers…neither crushed nor ground. The applicable subheading for the bay leaves will be 0910.40.2000, HTS, ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices…bay leaves...crude or not manufactured. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the oregano flakes (Origanum vulgare L.) will be 1211.90.9090, HTS, which provides for plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered, other, other, other, other. The applicable subheading for the salt will be 2501.00.0000, HTS, which provides for salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anticaking or free-flowing agents. The applicable subheading for the steel wire rack will be 7323.99.9060, HTS, which provides for table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel…other… other…other…other.
Full text
NY K80319 November 17, 2003 CLA-2-7:RR:NC:2:228 K80319 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 0712.20.4000, 0712.90.6500, 0712.90.8580, 0904.20.6090, 0904.20.7600, 0906.10.0000, 0910.40.2000, 1211.90.9090, 2501.00.0000, 7323.99.9060 Mr. Shachar Gat Shonfeld’s USA, Inc. 16871 Noyes Avenue Irvine, CA 92606 RE: The tariff classification of a spice and vegetable set in a steel rack, from China. Dear Mr. Gat: In your letter dated July 15, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples and descriptive literature were submitted with your letter. The samples were examined and disposed of. Item no. SP-205330 Spice Fan, is comprised of eight tube-shaped plastic jars in a fan-shaped steel wire rack. The jars are filled with minced onion, parsley flakes, oregano flakes (Origanum vulgare L.), coriander flakes, chili flakes, chili powder, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, and coarse salt. The applicable subheading for minced onion will be 0712.20.4000, HTS, which provides for dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared, onions, other. The rate of duty will be 21.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the parsley flakes will be 0712.90.6500, HTS, which provides for dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared, other vegetables…fennel, marjoram, parsley, savory and tarragon…other…parsley. The rate of duty will be 3.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the coriander will be 0712.90.8580, HTS, which provides for dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared, other vegetables…other. The rate of duty will be 8.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the chili flakes will be 0904.20.6090, HTS, which provides for pepper of the genus Piper; dried crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice)…fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta (including allspice), dried or crushed or ground…of the genus Capsicum (including cayenne pepper paprika and red pepper)…other…not ground…other. The rate of duty will be 2.5 cents per kilogram percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the chili powder will be 0904.20.7600, HTS, which provides for pepper of the genus Piper; dried crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice)…fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta (including allspice), dried or crushed or ground…of the genus Capsicum (including cayenne pepper paprika and red pepper)…other…ground…other. The rate of duty will be 5 cents per kilogram. The applicable subheading for the cinnamon sticks will be 0906.10.0000, HTS, which provides for cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers…neither crushed nor ground. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the bay leaves will be 0910.40.2000, HTS, ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices…bay leaves...crude or not manufactured. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the oregano flakes (Origanum vulgare L.) will be 1211.90.9090, HTS, which provides for plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the salt will be 2501.00.0000, HTS, which provides for salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anticaking or free-flowing agents. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the steel wire rack will be 7323.99.9060, HTS, which provides for table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel…other… other…other…other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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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