NY 862685
MAY 03 1991
CLA-2-12:S:N:N1:232-862685
Ms. Lisa L. Cortes
Nippon Express U.S.A.,Inc.
20444 South Reeves Avenue
Long Beach, California 90810
RE: The tariff classification of seaweed from Japan.
Dear Ms. Cortes:
In your letter dated April 23, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Samples were included with your request. The subject
merchandise is described as a seaweed for human consumption,
containing no additives. The seaweed has been dried to extract 85
percent of the water. The product will be imported in sheets
inside a clear plastic packaging.
The applicable subheading for the seaweed will be
1212.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for seaweeds and other algae. The rate of
duty will be free.
The submitted samples were not legally marked. The seaweed
must be legibly and conspicuously marked with the English name of
the country of origin.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport