NY 860947
APR 12 1991
CLA-2-12:S:N:N1:238 860947
Mr. R. Raja Raymond
International Botanical Imports
5429 Old Cove Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
RE: The tariff classification of Ulex Euforbius Seed crude,
Vinca Rosea crude and Eucalyptus Oil from India.
Dear Mr. Raymond:
In your letter dated February 20,1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for the Ulex Euforbius seed and
Vinca Rosea in crude forms will be 1211.90.8090, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits) of a kind
used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal,
fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh or dried , whether or not
cut, crushed or powdered, other, other, other. The duty rate
will be free.
The applicable subheading for the Eucalyptus oil will be
3301.29.1000, HTS, which provides for essential oils other than
those of citrus fruit, other, of eucalyptus. The duty rate will
be 2.8 percent ad valorem. When imported on or before December
31, 1992 the duty rate will be 2.1 percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 3301.29.1000, HTS,
which are products of India 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 (202)
443-3380.
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