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8049631994-12-09New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of cappuccino coffee from Brazil.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced

Summary

The tariff classification of cappuccino coffee from Brazil.

Ruling Text

NY 804963 December 9, 1994 CLA-2-21:S:N:N7:232 804963 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2101.10.4060 Mr. Denis Prendergast Patrick Powers CHB, Inc. Post Office Box 30155 JFK Airport Station Jamaica, New York 11430 RE: The tariff classification of cappuccino coffee from Brazil. Dear Mr. Prendergast: In your letter dated November 28, 1994, on behalf of Cafezinho, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was included with your request. The subject merchandise is stated to contain 45 percent powdered whole milk, 33 percent sugar, 17 percent coffee, 3 percent chocolate and 2 percent cinnamon. The product is labelled "Cafe 3 Coracoes" and is packaged for retail sale in a 14.10 oz metal canister. The applicable subheading for the "Cafe 3 Coracoes" cappuccino coffee will be 2101.10.4060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, tea or mate and preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or mate...other...subject to quotas established pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended...provided for in subheading 9904.60.60. The duty rate will be 10 percent ad valorem. Articles classifiable under subheading 2101.10.4060, 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, if the GSP is renewed. 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