CLA-2-21:S:N:N7:228
Mr. Roman E. Longoria, Jr.
International Consulting
P.O. Box 578
McAllen, TX 78505-0578
RE: The tariff classification of lime flavored powder from Mexico
Dear Mr. Longoria:
In your letter dated October 12, 1993, on behalf of
Industrias Cen, S.A. de C.V., Mexico, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
An ingredients breakdown and sample accompanied your letter. The
sample was examined and disposed of. KOLIM brand Mexican Lime Flavored
Powder is a white, granular product said to be composed of 70 percent
citric acid, 20 percent corn syrup, 4.5 percent gum arabic, 4 percent
sugar, 1.35 percent dehydrated lime juice, and .15 percent lime syrup. The
powder is packed in sealed foil pouches, containing .4 ounces, net weight,
with 40 such pouches packed in a cardboard display box. Package information
indicates the product may be used in soups, fish, salads, desserts, ice
cream, or beverages.
The applicable subheading for the lime flavored powder will be
2106.90.6597, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for food preparations not elsewhere specified or included...
other...other...containing sugar derived from sugar cane and/or sugar
beets. The rate of duty will be 10 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