The tariff classification of a salad dressing from Italy

NY I85140 August 16, 2002 CLA-2-21:RR:NC:2:228 I85140 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2103.90.9040 Ms. Margarita Siervo Italtrade 15500 SW 82nd Avenue Miami, FL 33157-2217 RE: The tariff classification of a salad dressing from Italy Dear Ms. Siervo: In your letter dated August 3, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples, submitted with your letter, were examined and disposed of. The product is a prepared salad dressing composed of a mixture of 75 percent extra virgin olive oil and 25 percent balsamic vinegar. The dressing is put up in single-serving portions in cruet-shaped foil pouches containing 13 milliliters. The applicable subheading for the salad dressing will be 2103.90.9040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sauces and preparations therefor…other…other…other salad dressings. The rate of duty will be 6.4 percent ad valorem. 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 646-733-3029. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division