CLA-2-09:RR:NC:2:231 H86136
Mr. Rahat Reza Chowdhury
Rae Trading
529 Ridings Place, Apt. 212
Arlington, TX 76011
RE: The tariff classification of whole, white peppercorn and whole, black peppercorn from Malaysia.
Dear Mr. Chowdhury:
In your letter, dated December 7, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise is described thus:
Sara Spice® brand “Sarawak Pepper” is comprised of retail packs of whole, white peppercorn. The product is available in 50 gram, 100 gram, 220 gram, and 250 gram plastic containers, 5 pound plastic bottles, and 25 kilogram plastic or paper sacks.
Sara Spice ® brand “Lada Hitam (Bersih Asli) Black Pepper” is comprised of retail packs of whole, black peppercorn. The product is available in 50 gram, 100 gram, 220 gram, and 250 gram plastic containers, 5 pound plastic bottles, and 25 kilogram plastic or paper sacks.
The applicable subheading for whole, white peppercorn (item 1) will be 0904.11.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice), pepper of the genus Piper, neither crushed nor ground, white. The rate of duty will be free. In 2002 the rate of duty will remain the same.
The applicable subheading for whole, black peppercorn (item 2) will be 0904.11.0020, HTS, which provides for pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice), pepper of the genus Piper, neither crushed nor ground, black. The rate of duty will be free. In 2002 the rate of duty will remain the same.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Thomas Brady at (646) 733-3030.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division