CLA-2-17:RR:NC:SP:232 C88513
Mr. Lars-Erik Persson
Cantola Candy Inc.
PO Box 15307
Clearwater, FL 33766
RE: The tariff classification of Candy from Sweden.
Dear Mr. Persson:
In your letter dated May 26, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
You submitted descriptive literature and a sample with your request. The
subject merchandise is an assortment of confectionery in varying shapes and
colors, similar to "gummy bears". It will be imported in 1 kilogram or 2.2
kilogram sealed plastic boxes for retail sale. The candies are described as
containing sugar, water, gelatin, starch, citric acid, natural flavors, and
artificial flavors and colors.
The applicable subheading for the candies will be 1704.90.3550, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Sugar
confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa: Other:
Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption: Other: Other...Put up for
retail sale: Other. The rate of duty will be 6.1 percent ad valorem.
Section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. §1304),
provides, in general, that all articles of foreign origin imported into the
United States must be legibly, conspicuously, and permanently marked to indicate
the English name of the country of origin to an ultimate purchaser in the United
States. The implementing regulations to 19 U.S.C. §1304 are set forth in Part
134, Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. Part 134). The samples you have submitted
do not appear to be properly marked with the country of origin. You may wish to
discuss the matter of country of origin marking with the Customs Import
Specialist at the proposed port of entry.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling, or the control number indicated above, should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National
Import Specialist John Maria at 212-466-
5730.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division