CLA-2-21:S:N:N7:238 806208
Mr. Marius Sonnen
Sonnen & Co., Inc.
134 West 32nd Street, Suite 605
New York, NY 10001
RE: The tariff classification of Molasses Dried Inactive Yeast
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae) from Brazil
Dear Mr. Sonnen:
In your letter dated January 23, 1995, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, which you describe as molasses dried
inactive yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), consists of a
yellowish-brown powder. You state that the product, which
results from the alcoholic fermentation of sugar cane must and
juice, is used in the making of fodder.
The applicable subheading for the subject product will be
2102.20.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: "Inactive yeasts; other single-cell
micro-organisms, dead: Yeasts (except dried brewers' yeast)."
The rate of duty will be 9.4 percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 2102.20.0000, HTS,
which are products of Brazil, are entitled to duty-free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.
This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the
Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (301)
443-6553.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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