CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:235 857135
Mr. Pablo Alvira P.
Gerente de Ventas
Organoquimica, S.A.
Calle 34 No. 21-15
Bogota, Columbia
RE: The tariff classification of sodium benzoate and benzoic
acid from Columbia.
Dear Mr. Alvira:
In your letter dated October 1, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheadings and duty for the products listed
above under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), are as follows:
Compound HTS no Duty
sodium benzoate 2916.31.1070 8.1 percent ad valorem
benzoic acid 2916.31.1005 8.1 percent ad valorem
Articles classifiable under subheading 2916.31.1070 or
2916.31.1005, HTS, which are products of Columbia, are entitled to duty
free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.
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