CLA-2-19:S:N:N1:228

Mr. C.B. Huston
Combined Transport Systems, Inc.
506-508 Morris Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208

RE: The tariff classification of butter cookies from Denmark

Dear Mr. Huston:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : September 20, 1990

ON BEHALF OF : Festival Foods, East Brunswick, NJ

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Baked butter cookies, packed in a round, decorative metal tin measuring aproximately 7 1/2 inches in diameter and 8 inches tall. An electronic musical chip is affixed to the inside and plays a tune whenever the container is opened.

HTS PROVISION : Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares...sweet biscuits...other

HTS SUBHEADING : 1905.30.0040

RATE OF DUTY : free

A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport