CLA-2-19:RR:NC:2:228 D88881
Mr. Steve DeCastro
All-Ways Forwarding International, Inc.
U.S. Route 1-9 South
Newark, NJ 07114
RE: The tariff classification of a food product from Japan
Dear Mr. DeCastro:
In your letter dated January 20, 1999, on behalf of Nishimoto Trading Co., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
A sample accompanied your letter, and an ingredients breakdown and description of the manufacturing process was received on March 3, 1999. The sample was examined and disposed of. Product no. 59015 is identified in your letter as “wheat gluten wheat flour cakes (chikuwa fu).” The product consists of ring-shaped, bread-like articles, ranging from approximately 3/4-inch to 1-1/4 inch in outer diameter and 1/2-inch thick, packed for retail sale in a plastic film bag containing 1.41 ounces, net weight. The article is composed of 57 percent flour and 43 percent wheat gluten, and is prepared by mixing flour with water, separating the starch and extracting the gluten, re-introducing the gluten, baking, cutting, and drying.
The applicable subheading for this product will be 1905.90.1090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers’ wares...other...bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and similar baked products...other..other. The rate of duty will be free.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stanley Hopard at 212-637-7065.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division