CLA-2-33:S:N:N7:240 895708

Ms. Carol Aisha Blackshire
Ayesha Products, Inc.
301 Barclay Court
Langhorne, PA 19047

RE: The tariff classification of essential oils - Lavender essential oil (lavendula officinalis), Lavendin essential oil (lavendula hybrida), Lemongrass essential oil (cymbopogon citratus), Lemon essential oil with terpenes (citrus limomum), and Lemon essential oil without terpenes (citrus limomum) from France

Dear Ms. Blackshire:

In your letter dated March 8, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

PRODUCT HTS RATE

Lavender essential oil (lavendula officinalis) 3301.23.0000 Free Lavendin essential oil (lavendula hybrida) 3301.23.0000 Free

Lemongrass essential oil (cymbopogon citratus) 3301.29.5019 Free

Lemon essential oil with terpenes (citrus limomum) 3301.13.0000 8.5 percent ad valorem

Lemon essential oil without terpenes (citrus limomum) 3301.13.0000 8.5 percent ad valorem These products may be subject to the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (202) 443-3380.

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