The tariff classification of sauces from New Zealand

NY K82439 February 12, 2004 CLA-2-21:RR:NC:2:228 K82439 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2103.90.9091 Ms. Rachel Roper-Taulelei New Zealand Trade & Enterprise 12400 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90025 RE: The tariff classification of sauces from New Zealand Dear Ms. Roper-Taulelei: In your letter dated January 16, 2004, on behalf of Tatua Co-operative Dairy Company, Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling. Ingredients breakdowns and processing information for four products were submitted with your letter. Product literature was submitted with earlier correspondence. Tatua Farms Nacho Cheese Sauce, Liquid Cheese Sauce, Hollandaise Sauce, and Bearnaise Sauce are are finished, ready to use sauces, heat processed and aseptically packaged in containers holding 200 grams, net weight. The applicable subheading for these four sauces will be 2103.90.9091, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sauces and preparations therefor…other…other…other. 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