The tariff classification of a confectionery polishing and pre-coating agent from Germany

N281513 January 13, 2017 CLA-2-21:OT:RR:NC:N4:228 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2106.90.9998 Mr. Gerald J. Wilk Freudenberg North America L.P. 47774 West Anchor Court Plymouth, MI 48374 RE: The tariff classification of a confectionery polishing and pre-coating agent from Germany Dear Mr. Wilk: In your letter dated November 16, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, CAPOL LLC, IL. An ingredients breakdown and product specification sheet accompanied your inquiry. Capol® 115 C is said to be a reddish brown to dark brown aqueous liquid dispersion with a typical odor and is said to be composed of Gum Arabic, Sorbic Acid, and water. The product is said to function as a polishing agent and pre-coating agent used in confectionery production. The product is packaged in 10 kg., 50 kg., or 180 kg., net weight, plastic airtight containers made of a high density polyethylene. The applicable subheading for Capol® 115 C will be 2106.90.9998, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for food preparations not elsewhere specified or included…other…other…other. The general rate of duty will be 6.4 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 the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Bruce N. Hadley, Jr. at bruce.hadleyjr@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division