The tariff classification of frozen plums from Turkey

NY B86809 June 26, 1997 CLA-2-8:RR:NC:2:228 B86809 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 0811.90.8080 Ms. Mary Jo Muoio Barthco Trade Consultants, Inc. 570 Route 1 & 9 Newark, NJ 07114 RE: The tariff classification of frozen plums from Turkey Dear Ms. Muoio: In your letter dated June 18, 1997, on behalf of Earth's Best, Middlebury, VT, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is described as frozen plums. The fruit is prepared by washing, slicing in half, removing the kernels, freezing, and packing in plastic-lined cartons. The applicable subheading for the frozen plums will be 0811.90.8080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for fruit...frozen...other...other...other. The duty rate will be 15.8 percent ad valorem. 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, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Branch National Commodity Specialist Division