The tariff classification of Arequipe from Colombia.Dear Mr. Zagarzazu:

NY E89393 November 17, 1999 CLA-2-19:RR:NC:2:228 E89393 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1901.90.4200, 1901.90.4300 Mr. Omar Zagarzazu La Fe Foods 868 N.W. 21st Terrace Miami, FL 33127 RE: The tariff classification of Arequipe from Colombia. Dear Mr. Zagarzazu: In your letters dated September 20, 1999, October 11, 1999, and October 29, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Three samples and an ingredients breakdown were submitted with your second letter. Alpina brand Arequipe is a thick brown spread composed of whole milk, sugar and sodium bicarbonate. The samples were packed in a 50-gram foil sealed plastic cup, and 250-gram and 500-gram foil sealed plastic tubs. The product also will be imported in 5-kg and 50-kg sizes. The applicable subheading for the Arequipe, if imported in quantities that fall within the limits described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4, will be 1901.90.4200, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, other...dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4...dairy preparations containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids...described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions. The general rate of duty will be 16 percent ad valorem. If the quantitative limits of additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 have been reached, the product will be classified in subheading 1901.90.4300, HTS, and dutiable at the rate of $1.065 per kilogram plus 14 percent ad valorem. In addition, products classified in subheading 1901.90.4300, HTS, will be subject to additional duties based on their value, as described in subheadings 9904.04.67 to 9904.04.74, HTS. Section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. §1304), provides, in general, that all articles of foreign origin imported into the United States must be legibly, conspicuously, and permanently marked to indicate the English name of the country of origin to an ultimate purchaser in the United States. The implementing regulations to 19 U.S.C. §1304 are set forth in Part 134, Customs Regulations (CFR Part 134). The 50-gram and 500-gram samples you submitted are not properly marked with the country of origin. You may wish to discuss the matter of country of origin marking with the Customs import specialist at the proposed port of entry. 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 212-637-7065. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division