NY 808337
March 24, 1995
CLA-2-18:S:N:N7:232 808337
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 1806.32.9000
Mr. Michael D. Rowe
Tradenz
New Zealand Embassy
37 Observatory Circle NW
P.O. Box 11737
Washington, DC 20008
RE: The tariff classification of after dinner mint chocolates
from New Zealand.
Dear Mr. Rowe:
In your letter dated March 16, 1995, on behalf of Integra
New Zealand, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Samples were included with your request, The subject
merchandise consists of thin rectangular chocolates approximately
2 inches wide by 2 inches high with assorted motifs on the top of
each piece. The chocolates are stated to contain sugar, cocoa
powder, vegetable oil, butter oil, whole milk powder, lecithin,
emulsifiers, flavors and salt. Each chocolate is wrapped in
cellophane.
The applicable subheading for the after dinner mint
chocolates will be 1806.32.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for chocolate and other
food preparations containing cocoa: other, in blocks, slabs or
bars...not filled...other...other. The rate of duty will be 6.8
percent ad valorem.
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