CLA-2-23:S:N:N7:231 806484
Ms. Lynda L. Schwab
Racing Pigeon Bulletin Supplies
34 East Franklin Street
Bellbrook, OH 45305
RE: The tariff classification of various vitamin/mineral
supplements and probiotics for cage birds from England.
Dear Ms. Schwab:
In your letter dated January 25, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The products in question are described as follows:
A) Gem Ultra-Vits: A vitamin supplement for pigeons
consisting of a powdered compound of vitamins, minerals,
and amino acids in a water soluble form.
B) Strike: A powdered compound containing Allicin and
Lactic Bacteria (a beneficial bacteria) in a water
soluble form.
C) Gardex: A garlic supplement to promote the pigeons
overall health consisting of a powered compound
containing a garlic supplement and vitamin C in a water
soluble form.
D) GEM-lytes: A powered compound containing electrolytes and
trace elements in a water soluble form. Contents include
sulphates of copper, cobalt, iron, manganese, potassium,
sodium and zinc on an acidified soluble base.
E) GEM-thepax: A liquid compound containing specific
microbial nutrients.
The applicable subheading for the Gem Ultra-Vits, Strike,
Gardex and GEM-thepax will be 2309.90.9500, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding: other: other:
other: other: other:. The duty rate will be 2.7 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for the GEM-lytes will be
3004.90.9003, Harmonizes Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Medicaments (excluding goods of heading
3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for
therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in
forms or packaging for retail sale (con.): other: other...for
veterinary use. The duty rate will be free.
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