CLA-2-8:S:N:N1:228
Mr. Gary B. Schrier
Banana Plantation
P.O. Box 1354
Stowe, VT 05672
RE: The tariff classification of dried pineapples from Mexico
Dear Mr. Schrier:
In your letter dated February 20, 1992, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
A sample accompanied your letter, was examined and disposed
of. The product is dried pineapple slices, prepared from
organically grown fruit. The fruit was dried without the use of
additives or preservatives such as sugar or sulfur dioxide. It
will be packaged in bulk form and in consumer pouches, shipped in
corrugated cardboard boxes.
The applicable subheading for the dried pineapple slices
will be 0804.30.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for pineapples...fresh or
dried...reduced in size. The rate of duty will be 0.55 cents per
kilogram.
The importation of this merchandise may be subject to
restrictions imposed by the United States Department of
Agriculture and/or Food and Drug Administration. It is suggested
you contact these agencies directly for further information.
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