CLA-2-17:S:N:N1:232-872380
Mr. Kevin Colson
Wisconsin Exports Cooperative
313 Price Place, Suite 114
Madison, Wisconsin 53705
RE: The tariff classification of caramel coloring powder from
Mexico.
Dear Mr. Colson:
In your letter dated March 9, 1992 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
A sample and information were included with your original
request dated February 11, 1992. The subject merchandise is
described as a coloring caramel. It is produced by combining
sucrose, sulphur dioxide, amnonium, water and sodium hydroxide at
high pressure and temperature and adjusting for acidity. The
product is then spray dried and packaged. This merchandise will
be used as an ingredient in various food products.
The applicable subheading for the caramel coloring powder
will be 1702.90.5080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other sugars...caramel:
other...other...other. The duty rate will be 6 percent ad
valorem
Articles classifiable under subheading 1702.90.5080, HTS,
which are products of Mexico 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