The tariff classification of Edible Gelatin from France.

NY 895087 March 24, 1994 CLA-2-35:S:N:N7:236 895087 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3503.00.5510 Mr. David R. Guse Distribution Manager Sanofi Bio-Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 1609 Waukesha, Wisconsin 53187-1609 RE: The tariff classification of Edible Gelatin from France. Dear Mr. Guse: In your letter dated February 21, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The prospective import consist of a USA-origin gelatin that will be exported to France for blending with French-origin gelatin. The resultant blend would then be imported into the USA. In your letter you requested classification under "Repair or Alteration". If the exported product results in a new and different characteristics and uses, or a different physical or chemical structure resulting from the foreign process, then repairs or alterations would be inapplicable. The blending of the gelatin results in a new and different characteristic and use. The applicable subheading for the Edible Gelatin will be 3503.00.5510, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or colored) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 3501:... Other:... Other:... Edible gelatin. The rate of duty will be 4.4 cents per kg plus 6 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