CLA-2-20:S:N:N1:228
Ms. Diann F. Chemam
Sieco USA
P.O. Box 55485
HOuston, TX 77255-5485
RE: The tariff classification of olives from Morocco
Dear Ms. Chemam:
In your letter dated June 20, 1991, which was received on
August 14, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The products are described as green olives, in brine, packed
in cans of varying size. Whole green olives are packed in cans
holding 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Whole pitted green olives and sliced
green olives are put up in
#A10 cans.
The applicable subheading for the whole green olives will be
2005.70.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other vegetables prepared or preserved
otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid...olives...in a saline
solution...green in color...not pitted...other...other. The duty
rate will be 7.4 cents per kilogram on the drained weight.
The applicable subheading for the whole pitted green olives
will be 2005.70.2540, HTS, which provides for other vegetables
prepared or preserved...olives...in a saline solution...green in
color...pitted or stuffed...other...in containers each holding 8
kg or less, drained weight...whole pitted. The rate of duty will
be 10.8 cents per kilogram on the drained weight.
The applicable subheading for the sliced green olives will be
2005.70.2560, HTS, which provides for other vegetables prepared
or preserved...olives...in a saline solution...green in
color...pitted or stuffed...other...in containers holding 8 kg or
less, drained weight...other, including broken, sliced, or salad
style. The rate of duty will be 10.8 cents per kilogram on the
drained weight.
Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to
give a classification ruling on the sardines, anchovies, and
black olives. Your request for a classification ruling on the
sardines should include a sample of the product, and a statement
as to whether these sardines have been smoked, skinned, or boned.
For the anchovies, provide the scientific name (genus and
species) of the fish, and a sample of any size tin of anchovies
with olive oil and capers. For all varieties of black olives,
provide a full description of the processing the olives may have
undergone, including all operations involved in canning.
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