R00970 R0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Chocolate Bars from Canada

Issued November 3, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 1806.32.9000

Headings: 1806

Product description

You supplied descriptive literature with your request. The subject merchandise is product LS 9417, described as sample of a chocolate coating. It will be imported in 4-ounce bars in a 2-pound sample, and is intended for use in enrobing. It is said to consist of 44.99 percent sugar, 44.59 percent chocolate liquor, 6.18 percent cocoa butter, 3.63 percent cocoa powder, and traces of lecithin, and vanilla bourbon extract.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for product LS 9417, a chocolate coating, will be 1806.32.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, Annotated, (HTSUSA), which provides for Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: Not filled: Other: Other.

Full text

NY R00970 November 3, 2004 CLA-2-18:RR:NC:SP:232 R00970 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:1806.32.9000 Mr. Bob Forbes ROE Logistics 660 Bridge Street Montreal, Quebec Canada H3K-3K9 RE: The tariff classification of Chocolate Bars from Canada Dear Mr. Forbes: In your letter dated October 20, 2004, on behalf of Barry Callebaut Canada, of Hyacinthe, Quebec, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You supplied descriptive literature with your request. The subject merchandise is product LS 9417, described as sample of a chocolate coating. It will be imported in 4-ounce bars in a 2-pound sample, and is intended for use in enrobing. It is said to consist of 44.99 percent sugar, 44.59 percent chocolate liquor, 6.18 percent cocoa butter, 3.63 percent cocoa powder, and traces of lecithin, and vanilla bourbon extract. The applicable subheading for product LS 9417, a chocolate coating, will be 1806.32.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, Annotated, (HTSUSA), which provides for Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: Not filled: Other: Other. The general rate of duty will be 6 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 John Maria at (646) 733-3031. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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