CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:236 870681
9603.10.4000 9603.10.6000.
Mr. Frank Nussbaumer
Industrias Nidalia S.A.
Apartado Aero 52353
Barranquilla, Colombia
RE: The tariff classification of Broomcorn Whiskbrooms/Brooms
and Broomcorn (Sorghum Vulgare Var. Technicum) from Columbia
Dear Mr. Nussbaumer:
In your letter dated December 27, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You are particularly concerned with the rates of duty under the
"Andean Trade Preference Act." Although the President has signed the
Act December 4th, 1991, Columbia must submit it's application
expressing it's desire to be designated as a beneficiary country.
Before the President designates any country as a beneficiary country
for purpose of this title, he shall notify the House of Representatives
and the Senate of his intention to make such a designation, together
meeting the required considerations entering into such a decision.
As yet, the above requirements have not been met. Information
obtain from Washington, D.C. indicates the possibility that the
President in concert with the Congress hopes to grant duty-free
treatment sometime this year.
Pending action by the President and the Congress, the following
items are classified and presently dutiable as follows:
ITEM CLASSIFICATION DUTY
Broomcorn (Sorghum Vulgare Var.
Technicum) 1403.10.0000 $11/metric ton
ITEM CLASSIFICATION DUTY
Whiskbrooms of Broomcorn
not over 45 cents each 9603.10.1000 8% ad valorem
(Subject to Quota)
Whiskbrooms of Broomcorn
valued over 45 cents each 9603.10.3000 32% ad valorem
Other Brooms of Broomcorn
valued not over 96 cents each 9603.10.4000 8% ad valorem
(Subject to Quota)
Other Brooms of Broomcorn
value over 96 cents each 9603.10.6000 32% ad valorem
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