CLA-2-19:S:N:N1:228
Mr. Mel Eidlen
Charles Happel, Inc.
17 Battery Place Suite 1230
New York, NY 10004
RE: The tariff classification of rice stick from China
Dear Mr. Eidlen:
In your letter dated March 4, 1992, on behalf of Mon Chong
Loong Trading Corp, Long Island City, NY, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
A sample accompanied your letter, was examined and disposed
of. "Rice stick," are thin, dry, round noodles made from a
paste of rice flour and water. The product is wrapped in a clear
plastic film package containing 14 ounces, net weight.
The applicable subheading for the rice stick will be
1902.19.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for pasta...uncooked...not stuffed or
otherwise prepared...other...exclusively pasta. The rate of duty
will be free.
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