CLA-2-12:S:N:N7:231 891758
Mr. Stephen M. Fenty
Can Pac Marketing Inc.
Suite #6
6138 Willow Street
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
V5Z 3S6
RE: The tariff classification of Totem Pole Seeds (a souvenir)
from Canada.
Dear Mr. Fenty:
In your letter dated October 20, 1993 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The product, Totem Pole Seeds, is described as a "grow your own Totem
Pole". It consists of a set containing 12-15 western red cedar seeds, a peat
disc (growing medium), washed sterile gravel and a story book.
The applicable subheading for the Totem Pole Seeds will be 1209.99.2000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing: other: tree and shrub.
The rate of duty will be free.
Additional requirements may be imposed on this product by the United
States Department of Agriculture. You may contact the USDA at:
United States Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
1201 Corbin Street
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201
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