CLA-2-21:S:N:N7:238 886673
Mr. Chris Reinke
Racing Pigeon Bulletin
American Racing Pigeon News
34 East Franklin Street
Bellbrook, OH 45305
RE: The tariff classification of NATURAL VITAMINOR brewers' yeast powder and
NATURAL GARLIC OIL, both feed additives for pigeons, from Belgium
Dear Mr. Reinke:
In your letter dated May 25, 1993, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
NATURAL VITAMINOR is a fine, brown powder, which is composed of brewers'
yeast (inactive). You state that it is mixed in with the pigeon's feed because
it is rich in protein and B vitamins. The second product, which you refer to
as NATURAL GARLIC OIL, consists of a mixture composed of soybean oil and
another ingredient having a strong garlic odor. You indicate that it is added
to the pigeon's feed to promote overall health.
The applicable subheading for the the NATURAL VITAMINOR powder will be
2102.20.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for inactive yeasts; other single-cell micro-organisms, dead: other.
The rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for
the NATURAL GARLIC OIL will be 2309.90.9000, HTS, which provides for
preparations of a kind used in animal feeding: other: other: other: other. The
rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem.
This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the Food and Drug
Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD
20857, telephone number (202) 857-8400.
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