CLA-2-04:S:N:N7:231 806445
Ms. Nella Di Manno
Intercibus Inc.
P.O. Box 10
Mendham, N.J. 07945
RE: The tariff classification of a processed cheese from
Ireland.
Dear Ms. Di Manno:
In your letter dated January 25, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The product in question, a processed cheese (50% natural
Edam cheese and 50% Gouda cheese), is said to be made from
pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt and enzymes.
The applicable subheading for the processed cheese (50%
natural Edam cheese and 50% Gouda cheese), if imported in
quantities that fall within the limits described in additional
U.S. note 20 to chapter 4, will be 0406.30.7300, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powered: other,
including mixtures of the above: other: containing, or processed
from, Edam or Gouda cheeses:...described in additional U.S. note
20 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions. The rate
of duty will be 10 percent ad valorem. Imports under these
provisions require import licenses, in accordance with terms and
conditions provided in regulations issued by the Secretary of
Agriculture, subject to approval of the United States Trade
Representative (USTR).
Questions regarding licensing procedures and applications
for license to import cheese subject to quota should be addressed
to:
Head, Dairy and Import Group
Dairy, Livestock and Poultry Division
Foreign Agricultural Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C. 20250
If the quantitative limits of additional U.S. note 20 to
chapter 4 have been reached, the product will be classified in
subheading 0406.30.7500, HTS, and dutiable at $2.068 per
kilogram. In addition, products classified in subheading
0406.30.7500, HTS, will be subject to additional duties based on
their value, as described in subheadings 9904.05.83 to
9904.05.94, HTS.
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