CLA-2-17:S:N:N1:232-870678
Mr. Lakhi Chandiramani
Yankee Pride Inc.
2143 Route 4 East
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
RE: The tariff classification of jaggery from India.
Dear Mr. Chandiramani:
In your letter dated January 16, 1992 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The subject merchandise is described as jaggery which is
obtained from the coconut and the jaggery palm trees. The sap
from the trees is boiled, solidified and shaped into bricks
weighing approximately 22 pounds. The product is a sugar used in
cooking. It will be packaged in a plastic liner which is then
encased in a canvas type cloth.
The applicable subheading for the jaggery produced from
coconut and palm trees will be 1702.90.5080, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
sugars...other...other...other. The duty rate will be 6 percent
ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 1702.90.5080, HTS,
which are products of India 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 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