CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:236 876489
9603.10.3000 9603.10.4000 9603.10.5000 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 July 7, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on the following:
ITEM CLASSIFICATION DUTY
Broomcorn (Sorghum Vulgare Var.
Technicum) 1403.10.0000 $11/metric ton
Whiskbrooms of Broomcorn
not over 45 cents each 9603.10.1000 8% ad valorem
(Subject to Quota)
(When quota is filled, entry may be made under HTS 9603.10.2500,
dutiable at 12 cents each)
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)
(When quota is filled, entry may be made under HTS 9603.10.5000,
dutiable at 32 cents each)
Other Brooms of Broomcorn
value over 96 cents each 9603.10.6000 32% ad valorem
Articles classifiable under subheadings 1403.10.0000, 9603.10.1000,
9603.10.2500, 96093.10.3000, 9603.10.4000, 9603.10.5000, and 9603.10.6000,
HTS, which are products of Columbia, are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Andean Trade Preference Act upon compliance with all applicable
regulations.
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