CLA-2-7:S:N:N1:228
Mr. Daniel A. Alvarado
774 Barry Place
Uniondale, NY 11443
RE: The tariff classification of dried beans from El Salvador
Dear Mr. Alvarado:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : November 29, 1991
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Dried, red beans, approximately 3/8-inch
in length, imported in 100-pound sacks.
HTS PROVISION : Dried leguminous vegetables, shelled,
whether or not skinned or split...beans...
other...seeds of a kind used for sowing.
HTS SUBHEADING : 0713.39.1000
RATE OF DUTY : 3.3 cents per kilogram
DUTY CONCESSION : Articles classifiable under subheading
0713.39.1000, HTS, which are products of
El Salvador, are entitled to duty free
treatment under the Generalized System of
Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all
applicable regulations.
OTHER : The importation of this merchandise may
be subject to restrictions imposed by the
United States Department of Agriculture
and/or Food and Drug Administration. It
is suggested you contact these agencies
directly for further information.
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