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The tariff classification of Coffee Drink from Spain
Issued August 30, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2202.90.9090
Headings: 2202
Product description
The subject merchandise is a ready-to-drink beverage composed of partially skimmed milk, water, sugar, lyophilized coffee, carrageenan, cellulose, carboxymethlcellulose and sodium citrate. The product will be imported in 6.72 fluid ounce (200ml) retail size containers.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Coffee Drink will be 2202.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored, and other nonalcoholic beverages, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading 2009: Other: Other: Other.
Full text
N277925 August 30, 2016 CLA-2-22:OT:RR:E:NC:N4:232 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2202.90.9090 Ms. Nuria Nóvoa Cafés Candelas Rua dos transportes Lugo 27003 Spain RE: The tariff classification of Coffee Drink from Spain Dear Ms. Nóvoa: In your letter dated July 29, 2016 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject merchandise is a ready-to-drink beverage composed of partially skimmed milk, water, sugar, lyophilized coffee, carrageenan, cellulose, carboxymethlcellulose and sodium citrate. The product will be imported in 6.72 fluid ounce (200ml) retail size containers. The applicable subheading for the Coffee Drink will be 2202.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored, and other nonalcoholic beverages, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading 2009: Other: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be 0.2 cents per liter. 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 ww.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 [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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