CLA-2-7:RR:NC:2:228 D82170
Mr. Warren E. Coe
Amway Corporation
7575 Fulton Street East
Ada, MI 49355-0001
RE: The tariff classification of powdered vegetables from Brazil
and Mexico
Dear Mr. Coe:
In your letter dated August 28, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Samples, submitted with your letter, were examined and
disposed of. Parsley Concentrated Powder (NF3735Z) and Watercress
Concentrated Powder (NF3249Z) are green and gray/green powders,
respectively, made from parsley or watercress that has been
harvested, dehydrated, and milled to a fine particle size. The
powders, as imported, contain no added minerals, preservatives, or
flavors. After importation, your firm will mix it with other
ingredients to make a vitamin food supplement.
The applicable subheading for the Parsley Concentrated Powder
will be 0712.90.6500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for dried vegetables, whole, cut,
sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared...other
vegetables...other...parsley. The duty rate will be 4.5 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Watercress Concentrated
Powder will be 0712.90.8080, HTS, which provides for dried
vegetables...other vegetables...other...other. The rate of duty
will be 9.9 percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheadings 0712.90.6500 and
0712.90.8080, HTS, which are products of Brazil, are entitled to
duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences
(GSP), upon compliance with all applicable regulations. The GSP
expired on June 30, 1998. The merchandise will be entitled to
duty free treatment if the GSP is renewed.
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 212-466-5760.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division