NY 860004
FEB 12 1991
CLA-2-17:S:N:N1:232-860004
Mr. Kostas J. Voyatzis
Marathon Imports, Inc.
11308 Newport Mill Road
Kensington, Maryland 20895
RE: The tariff classification of a sesame cake from Greece.
Dear Mr. Voyatzis:
In your letter dated January 24, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Samples were included with your request. The subject
merchandise is stated to contain 60 percent sesame seeds, 19.4
percent sugar, and 20.6 percent glucose. The product will be
imported in the form of bars in various weights.
The applicable subheading for the sesame cakes will be
1704.90.2005, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Sugar confectionery (including white
chocolate), not containing cocoa...other: confections or
sweetmeats ready for consumption...other: put up for retail
sale.. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem. Articles
classifiable under subheading 1704.90.2005, HTS, are subject to
the quota quantity restrictions provided for under subheading
9903.17.05, 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