CLA-2-14:S:N:N1:240 868542
0910.30.0000; 1404.10.0020
Mr. Cesar Ferandini Frias
ES-TEC Especialidades Tecnicas S.A.
Los Pinos 114 Of. 905
Miraflores, Lima
Peru
RE: The tariff classification of various products from Peru
Dear Mr. Ferandini Frias:
In your letter dated October 31, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The applicable HTS numbers and rates of duty are as follows:
Product HTS Rate
Cochineal, insect 0511.99.4050 2.5 percent ad valorem
Tumeric, root 0910.30.0000 Duty free
Annatto seed 1404.10.0020 Duty free
Tara, pod and powder 1404.10.0020 Duty free
Aloe Vera plant:
with soil attached 0602.99.3090 2.2 percent ad valorem
Prohibited except from Canada
without soil 0602.99.4000 5.5 percent ad valorem
Articles classifiable under subheading 0511.99.4050 and
0602.99.4000, HTS, which are the products of Peru are entitled to duty
free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.
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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought to the
attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport