U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
1905.90.1041
$546.4M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
29 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-28 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of cakes from Canada.
NY A89477 December 4, 1996 CLA-2-19:RR:NC:2:228 A89477 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1905.90.1041 Ms. Linda Campanian A.N. Deringer, Inc. P.O. Box 510 Sweetgrass, MT 59484 RE: The tariff classification of cakes from Canada. Dear Ms. Campanian: In your letter dated April 11, 1996, received November 8, 1996, on behalf of Saxby Foods Ltd., Alberta, Canada, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A listing of ingredients for six different cakes was submitted with your letter. The Grand Mariner Cake, 7" Black Forest Cake, German Chocolate Cake, Cookies and Cream Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, and Tiramisu are retail packed four cakes to a plastic case. The cakes, weighing between 750 and 800 grams each, are imported frozen and ready to eat after thawing. The applicable subheading for the cakes will be 1905.90.1041, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Cakes, whether or not containing cocoa... other...cakes...frozen...cakes and similar sweet baked products. The rate of duty will be free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stanley Hopard at 212-466-5760. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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