CLA-2-19:OT:RR:NC:N2:228
Mr. James Quillen
JLIMEX, LLC
P.O. Box 110823
Naples, FL 34102
RE: The tariff classification of biscuits from the Czech Republic
Dear Mr. Quillen:
In your letter dated November 5, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
An ingredients list and images of the product accompanied your inquiry. Biopekarna Zemanka brand “Gluten-Free Organic Gingerbread Biscuits” is said to be composed of buckwheat flour, corn flour, non-hydrogenated vegetable fat, cane sugar, honey, eggs, cinnamon, gingerbread spices, and sodium bicarbonate. The product is intended to be sold at retail in plastic packages containing 100 grams.
The applicable subheading for the biscuits will be 1905.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers’ wares, whether or not containing cocoa…gingerbread and the like. The rate of duty will be free.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
This merchandise is subject to The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act), which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information on the Bioterrorism Act can be obtained by calling FDA at (301) 575-0156, or at the website www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html.
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 Bruce N. Hadley, Jr. at (646) 733-3029.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Russo
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division