CLA-2-08:S:N:N7:231 885598
Ms. Ingrid M. Flynn
Flinko
P.O. Box 80102
South Dartmouth, MA 02748-1281
RE: The tariff classification of dehydrated, shelled and peeled
chestnuts (Castanea spp.) and chestnut flour from Italy.
Dear Ms. Flynn:
In your letter dated April 27,1993 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for the dehydrated, shelled and
peeled chestnuts (Castanea spp.) will be 0802.40.0000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
other nuts, fresh or dried,
whether or not shelled or peeled: chestnuts (Castanea spp.). The rate of
duty will be free.
The applicable subheading for the chestnut flour will be 1106.30.4000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
flour, meal and powder of products of chapter 8: other. The rate of duty
will be 15 percent ad valorem.
Additional requirements may be imposed on this product by the Food and
Drug Administration. You may contact the FDA at:
Food And Drug Administration
Division of Regulatory Guidance
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