CLA-2-21:S:N:N7:228 812338
Ms. April Collier
Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc.
18303 8th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98148
RE: The tariff classification of flavor enhancer from Japan.
Dear Ms. Collier:
In your letter dated June 30, 1995, on behalf of Asahi Foods
Corporation, Japan, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
An ingredient breakdown and a sample were submitted with
your letter. The sample was examined and disposed of. "Super 04"
is a white crystalline powder consisting of 96 percent monosodium
glutamate and 4 percent calcium ribonucleotide, packed in boxes
containing 20 kilograms net weight. The product is used to
intensify the flavor of various processed foods.
The applicable subheading for the flavor enhancer will be
2106.90.9999, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for food preparations elsewhere specified
or included...other...other...other. The rate of duty will be
9.4 percent ad valorem.
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