CLA-2-9:RR:NC:SP:232 D83668
Ms. Eleanor N. Flach
117 East 37th Street #9C
New York, NY 10016
RE: The tariff classification of Coffee from Vietnam.
Dear Ms. Flach:
In your letter dated October 5, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You submitted descriptive information with your request. The
merchandise in question is stated to be whole roasted coffee beans
which are not decaffeinated. The product may be imported in retail
packages or in bulk.
The applicable subheading for the coffee beans, if packaged
for retail sale, will be 0901.21.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for Coffee, whether or
not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee
substitutes containing coffee in any proportion: Coffee, roasted:
Not decaffeinated...In retail containers weighing 2 kg or less.
The rate of duty will be free.
The applicable subheading for the coffee beans, if imported in
bulk, will be 0901.21.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for Coffee, whether or not
roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee
substitutes containing coffee in any proportion: Coffee, roasted:
Not decaffeinated...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 this 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 John Maria at 212-466-5730.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division