The tariff classification of wood charcoal from Egypt.

NY H83535 August 10, 2001 CLA-2-44:RR:NC:SP:230 H83535 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4402.00.0000 Ms. Krista Swanson 3111 South Brockway Street Palatine, IL 60067 RE: The tariff classification of wood charcoal from Egypt. Dear Ms. Swanson: In your letter dated June 11, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You identify the merchandise in question as “charcoal made from wood.” For the purposes of this ruling, it is assumed that the wood charcoal will be imported in its basic shapes and forms (e.g., blocks, sticks, briquettes, etc.), not made up into other articles such as incense, pencils, etc. The applicable subheading for the wood charcoal will be 4402.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated. The rate of duty will be free. The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in 19 CFR 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the information furnished in connection with the ruling request and incorporated therein, either directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. This ruling is being issued under the assumption that the subject goods, in their condition as imported into the United States, conform to the facts and the description as set forth both in the ruling request and in this ruling. In the event that the facts or merchandise are modified in any way, you should bring this to the attention of Customs and you should resubmit for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. You should also be aware that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by the Customs Service.  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 Paul Garretto at 212-637-7009. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division