The tariff classification of Hard Gelatin Capsules from China

NY D89279 November 16, 1999 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP: 236 D89279 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9602.00.1040 Mr. David Wortman: Prime Transport 150-40 183rd Street Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 RE: The tariff classification of Hard Gelatin Capsules from China Dear Mr. Wortman: In your letter dated August 8, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for the Hard Gelatin Capsules will be 9602.00.1040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; molded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins, of modeling pastes, and other molded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin: Worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof: Unfilled gelatin capsules. The rate of duty will be 3 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 V. Gualario at 212-637-7062. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division COMMENT1