The tariff classification of Mo’Koko coco substrate from the Netherlands

N172496 July 14, 2011 CLA-2-14:OT:RR:NC:2:228 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1404.90.9090 Mr. Brian Kavanaugh Deringer Logistics Consulting Group 173 West Service Road Champlain, NY 12919 RE: The tariff classification of Mo’Koko coco substrate from the Netherlands Dear Mr. Kavanaugh: In your letter dated June 20, 2011, on behalf of Brite-Lite Group, Quebec, Canada, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A description of the manufacturing process, advertising literature and a sample were provided with your letter. The sample was examined and disposed of. Mo’Koko coco substrate is a granular, coffee-colored material resembling peat moss, used as a plant growing medium or soil conditioner. The product is made from coconut husks by shredding, chopping and heat-treating, and will be imported in 50-liter bags or 4.5-kg compressed blocks. The applicable subheading for the coco substrate will be 1404.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included … other … other … other. The duty rate will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. The importation of this merchandise may be subject to regulations or restrictions administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Division (APHIS) and/or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is suggested you contact these agencies directly for further information. This merchandise is subject to The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act), which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information on the Bioterrorism Act can be obtained by calling FDA at 301-575-0156, or at the Web site www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html. 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