The tariff classification of Kola Nuts (Cola Nuts) from Nigeria.

NY 892101 November 17, 1993 CLA-2-08:S:N:N7:231 892101 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 0802.90.9090 Mr. J. A. Ryan Worldwide Shipping, Inc. P.O. Box 68402 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455 RE: The tariff classification of Kola Nuts (Cola Nuts) from Nigeria. Dear Mr. Ryan: In your letter dated November 1, 1993, on behalf of American Mercantile Corp., Memphis, TN, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The product, kola nuts, are said to be dried, shelled and cut. The applicable subheading for the kola nuts will be 0802.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled: other: other: shelled, other. The duty rate will be 11 cents per kilogram. 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