The tariff classification of Crystal Dextro Grape from Italy

N246099 December 6, 2013 CLA-2-17:OT:RR:NC:232 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1702.30.4080 Ms. Elise Forward CIRANDA 221 Vine Street Hudson, WI 54016 RE: The tariff classification of Crystal Dextro Grape from Italy Dear Ms. Forward: In your letter dated September 10, 2013 you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the product and descriptive literature were included with your request. The samples were sent to our Customs laboratory for analysis. The laboratory has now completed its analysis of this product. The subject matter, Crystal Dextro Grape, is described as crystallized grape dextrose that will be used in food preparation and beverages. You have stated that Crystal Dextro Grape is produced by crystallizing the deionized grape juice concentrate from pressed grapes. It will be packaged in 25 kg bags and is a product of Italy. The applicable subheading for the Crystal Dextro Grape will be 1702.30.4080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form…glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20 percent by weight of fructose…other…other. The rate of duty will be 2.2 cents per kilogram. 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/. 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 Frank Troise at (646) 733-3031. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division