The tariff classification of preserved fruits from China.

NY J86637 September 25, 2003 CLA-2-20:RR:NC:2:228 J86637 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2001.90.6000 Mr. Shachar Gat Shonfeld’s USA, Inc. 16871 Noyes Avenue Irvine, CA 92606 RE: The tariff classification of preserved fruits from China. Dear Mr. Gat: In your letter dated June 26, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample and illustrative literature were submitted with your letter. The sample was forwarded to the Customs laboratory for analysis. Item no. FV-205001 contains orange slices, cranberries, and thyme, in a liquid medium. It is put up in glass bottles measuring 11-1/2 inches tall and 6 inches wide. Laboratory analysis found this item contained 1.46 percent acetic acid. The applicable subheading for item no. FV-205001 will be 2001.90.6000, HTS, which provides for vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid...other...other...other. The rate of duty will be 14 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