CLA-2-04:S:N:N1:229-868294
Mr. James G. Ekvall
23103 NE 29 Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
RE: The tariff classification of edible BIRDS' NEST from
Malaysia.
Dear Mr. Ekvall:
In your undated letter, received on October 29, 1991, you
requested a tariff classification ruling.
The product in question is described as edible birds' nest
from Malaysia. You state that these are the nests of the swift
(Aerodramus fuci-phagus),--specifically, that part of the nest
made up of the birds' saliva, which is mainly a water-soluble
glycoprotein. These nests will be imported in their natural
condition, without further processing, for use as a food
product.
The applicable subheading for this edible BIRDS' NEST will
be 0410.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Edible products of animal origin, not
elsewhere specified or included. The rate of duty will be 2.5
percent ad valorem.
Importations of these products are subject to import
regulations administered by various U.S. agencies. Information
regarding applicable regulations administered by the Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
may be addressed to that Agency at the following location:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
A.P.H.I.S., Veterinary Services
Federal Building, Room 756
6505 Belcrest Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
telephone: (301) 436-7885 (Import/Export Products)
Information regarding applicable regulations administered by the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration may be addressed to that Agency
at the following location:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Division of Regulatory Guidance
HFF 314, 200 C Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20204
telephone: (202) 485-0237
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