The tariff classification of boneless WAGYU BEEF CUTS fromJapan.

NY 866714 September 5, 1991 CLA-2-02:S:N:N1:229-866714 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 0201.30.6000; 0202.30.6000 Mr. Hitoshi Goto, Director Japan External Trade Organization, New York Agriculture & Fishery Department 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020-1060 RE: The tariff classification of boneless WAGYU BEEF CUTS from Japan. Dear Mr. Goto: In your letter dated August 30, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Zen-Noh Unico America Corporation of New York City. This product is described as boneless beef cuts obtained from "wagyu" cattle, which will be imported fresh, chilled, or frozen in the form of RIB EYES of about twenty-two pounds each, STRIP LOINS of about 15 pounds each, and TENDER LOINS of about 8 pounds each. Although the packaging may vary, these cuts will generally be packaged one, two, and two pieces per box, respec- tively. The applicable subheading for boneless WAGYU BEEF RIB EYES, STRIP LOINS, and TENDER LOINS, imported fresh or chilled, will be 0201.30.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled:...Boneless:...Other. The rate of duty will be 4.4 cents per kilogram. The applicable subheading for boneless WAGYU BEEF RIB EYES, STRIP LOINS, and TENDER LOINS, imported frozen, will be 0202.30.6000, HTS, which provides for Meat of bovine animals, frozen:...Boneless:...Other. The rate of duty will be 4.4 cents per kilogram. 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