The tariff classification of Royce brand R Chocolat (item # 3198) from Japan

N233408 October 4, 2012 CLA-2-18:OT:RR:NC:232 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1806.90.9019 Ms. Darlene Miniaci Carmichael International Service 20 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite 300 Valley Stream, NY 11580 RE: The tariff classification of Royce brand R Chocolat (item # 3198) from Japan Dear Ms. Miniaci: In your letter dated September 18, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Ingredient breakdowns and samples were submitted along with your request. Samples were examined and disposed of. The subject merchandise is Royce brand R Chocolat (item # 3198). The product is described as a bag of individually wrapped assorted chocolates packaged in a decorative gift bag (net weight 6 ounces). It is a product of Japan and is packaged for retail sale. Royce brand R Chocolat (item # 3198) is said to contain sugar, vegetable oil, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, lactose, hazelnut paste, skim milk powder, cookie, cocoa powder, strawberry powder, lemon powder, grapefruit powder, condensed milk powder, emulsifier, flavor, trehalose, and food colorant. The applicable subheading for the Royce brand R Chocolat (item # 3198) will be 1806.90.9019, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This merchandise is subject to The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act), which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information on the Bioterrorism Act can be obtained by calling FDA at 301-575-0156, or at the Web site www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html. 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 Frank Troise at (646) 733-3031. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division