The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of a snack seasoning from Canada; Article 509

NY H82901 July 18, 2001 CLA-2-21:RR:NC:2:228 H82901 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2103.90.8000 Ms. Joan McKnight La CIE McCormick Canada Co. 3340 Orlando Drive Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4V 1C7 RE: The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of a snack seasoning from Canada; Article 509 Dear Ms. McKnight: In your letters dated May 9, 2001, and June 18, 2001, you requested a ruling on the status of a snack seasoning from Canada under the NAFTA. A sample and ingredients breakdowns accompanied your letters. The sample was examined and disposed of. Chili Limon Seasoning 91781, is a bright orange colored powder consisting of 30-40 percent maltodextrin, 20-30 percent chili pepper, 15-20 percent salt, 5-10 percent citric acid, 1-5 percent each of paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and silicon dioxide, and less than one percent each of oleoresin paprika, chili flavor, soybean oil, turmeric flavor, lime powder, paprika, and color. All but four of the ingredients for the seasoning are products of either Canada or the United States. The exceptions are turmeric and red pepper from India, paprika from Spain, and black pepper from Indonesia or India. In Canada, the ingredients are mixed and packed for industrial use as a seasoning, applied to potato chips. The applicable subheading for the seasoning will be 2103.90.8000, HTS, which provides for mixed condiments and mixed seasonings(other(other(other. The duty rate will be 6.4 percent ad valorem. The non-originating materials used to make the seasoning have satisfied the change in tariff classification required under HTSUSA General Note 12(t)/21/7. The article will be entitled to a free rate of duty under the NAFTA upon compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and agreements. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 181 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 181). This ruling letter is binding only as to the party to whom it is issued and may be relied on only by that party. 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