The tariff classification of a baking paste from Switzerland
Issued May 10, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2106.90.9997
Headings: 2106
Product description
Product no. 45751 is described as a “baking paste” composed of approximately 40 percent sugar, 18 percent hazelnuts, 17 percent water, 8 percent glucose syrup, 8 percent modified corn starch, 6 percent sorbitol, 3 percent wheat starch, and less than one percent each of cocoa powder, caramel, potassium sorbate, salt, and citric acid. The product will be imported in 12.5-kilogram plastic pails, and used directly from the pail, without further processing, as a filling for pastry products.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this product will be 2106.90.9997, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for food preparations not elsewhere specified or included…other…other…other…containing sugar derived from sugar cane and/or sugar beets.
Full text
NY R01831 May 10, 2005 CLA-2-21:RR:NC:2:228 R01831 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2106.90.9997 Mr. Bob Forbes R.O.E. Logistics 660 Bridge Street Montreal, Quebec H3K 3K9 Canada RE: The tariff classification of a baking paste from Switzerland Dear Mr. Forbes: In your letter dated April 21, 2005, on behalf of Barry Callebaut Canada, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Product no. 45751 is described as a “baking paste” composed of approximately 40 percent sugar, 18 percent hazelnuts, 17 percent water, 8 percent glucose syrup, 8 percent modified corn starch, 6 percent sorbitol, 3 percent wheat starch, and less than one percent each of cocoa powder, caramel, potassium sorbate, salt, and citric acid. The product will be imported in 12.5-kilogram plastic pails, and used directly from the pail, without further processing, as a filling for pastry products. The applicable subheading for this product will be 2106.90.9997, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for food preparations not elsewhere specified or included…other…other…other…containing sugar derived from sugar cane and/or sugar beets. The rate of duty will be 6.4 percent ad valorem. 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
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