The tariff classification of Kava powder from Samoa

N267913 September 4, 2015 CLA-2-12:OT:RR:NC:N2:228 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1211.90.9190 Mr. Siuleo Lafaialii 88 Brown Road Mercer, ME 04957 RE: The tariff classification of Kava powder from Samoa Dear Mr. Lafaialii: In your letter dated August 20, 2015, you requested a tariff classification. Merchandise is kava powder made from the roots of kava (Piper methysticum), and imported for use in supplements and beverages. The applicable subheading for the kava powder will be 1211.90.9190, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered ... other ... other ... other ... other. The rate of duty will be free. 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 the World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. The importation of this merchandise may be subject to regulations or restrictions administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Division (APHIS) and/or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is suggested you contact these agencies directly for further information. 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 ww.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 Bruce N. Hadley, Jr. at bruce.hadleyjr@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division