The tariff classification of dextrose monohydrate from Belgium

NY G81468 September 19, 2000 CLA-2-17:RR:NC:SP:232 G81468 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1702.30.4080 Ms. Kini Sanborn SG Corporation Parque de Negocios “Mas Blau” C/.Solsones, no2, 2o C-1/3 08820 Prat De llobregat Barcelona, Spain RE: The tariff classification of dextrose monohydrate from Belgium Dear Ms. Sanborn: In your letter dated September 5, 2000 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject merchandise is described as a crystalline product containing a minimum of 99.5 percent dextrose. The merchandise is produced from a glucose syrup, which is manufactured from the hydrolysis of starch. It will be packaged in 25 kilogram bags and 1000 kilogram pallets. The applicable subheading for the dextrose monohydrate will be 1702.30.4080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20 percent by weight of fructose…other…other. The rate of duty will be 2.2 cents per kilogram. 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 John Maria at 212-637-7059. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division