The tariff classification of flowers from South Africa.

NY E83038 June 17, 1999 CLA-2-06:RR:NC:2:231 E83038 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 0603.10.8060; 0603.90.0000 Mr. Michel Constantinou Joubertina, Inc. 3350 Shelby Street Ontario, 91764 Canada RE: The tariff classification of flowers from South Africa. Dear Mr. Constantinou: In your letter, dated May 27, 1999, you have requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is comprised of mixed or unmixed Cape Fynbos flowers from South Africa. They will be sold at the wholesale or retail levels. The varieties are described thus: Item 15 - "Coccinea." Erica coccinea; fresh; bunches. Item 16 - "Compacta S.F.B." Protea compacta; The common name is Compacta; fresh/dried; bunches/bouquets. Item 17 - "Cordifloum." Leucospermum cordifolium; fresh; bunches. Item 18 - "Corifolia." Erica corifolia; fresh; bunches. Item 19 - "Edelkeur." The applicable subheading for fresh flowers will be 0603.10.8060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared, fresh, other, other. The rate of duty will be 6.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for dried flowers will be 0603.90.0000, HTS, which provides for cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared, other. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 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 Thomas Brady at (212) 637-7064. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division