CLA-2-09:S:N:N1:231 865051
Mr. B. Felipe Morales-Bermudez F.
Frozen Bananas, S.A.
Av. La Paz No.434
Oficina 502 Miraflores
Lima 18, Peru
RE: The tariff classification of various dried powdered edible
products from Peru
Dear Mr. Morales-Bermudez F.:
In your letter dated July 1, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The products in question are described as follows: garlic,
chili, ginger dried in a hot wind process and micropulverized
into powders.
The applicable subheading for the garlic powder will be
0712.90.4020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced,
broken or in powder, but not further prepared: garlic: powder or
flour. The duty rate will be 35 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the dried chili powder will be
0904.20.7000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the
genus Pimenta (including allspice) dried or crushed or ground:
ground. The duty rate will be 11.2 cents per kilogram.
The applicable subheading for the dried ginger powder will
be 0910.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma),
thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices: ginger: ground. The
duty rate will be 2.2 cents per kilogram.
When entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption,
before the close of December 31, 1992, ground ginger will be
subject to subheading 9903.10.12, HTSUSA, which provides for
temporary modifications established pursuant to trade
legislation. The modified rate of duty will be 1.7 cents per
kilogram.
Articles classifiable under subheadings 0904.20.7000 and
0910.10.4000, HTS, which are products of Peru are entitled to
duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences
(GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations.
Additional requirements may be imposed on these products by
the Food and Drug Administration. You may contact the FDA at:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Division of Regulation Guidance
HFF 314, 200 c Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20204
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