The tariff classification of cardamom from Guatemala.

NY 867999 October 22, 1991 CLA-2-09:S:N:N1:231 867999 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 0908.30.0000 Mr. R. A. Sneed Tico Imports, Inc. P.O. Box 202 Jonesville, North Carolina 28642 RE: The tariff classification of cardamom from Guatemala. Dear Mr. Sneed: In your letter dated October 7, 1991 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The product in question are cardamon seeds from Guatemala. The seeds are to be used as a flavoring in cooking. The applicable subheading for the cardamom seeds will be 0908.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for nutmeg, mace and cardamoms: cardamoms. The rate of duty will be free. Additional requirements may be imposed on this product by the Food and Drug Administration. You may contact the FDA at: Food And Drug Administration Division of Regulatory Guidance 200 C Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20204 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