CLA-2-21:OT:RR:NC:N2:228
Ms. Hebe Yin Zuru LLC 228 Nevada Street El Segundo, CA 90245
RE: The tariff classification of Caramel Dairy Free Creamer from New Zealand
Dear Ms. Yin:
In your letter dated August 28, 2020, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Caramel Dairy Free Creamer is said to contain coconut milk powder, collagen, caramel flavor, instantkaramell, mogroside, and salt. The product will be imported in 20-gram bags with 10 bags packed per box, and will be sold to retailers and wholesalers. Directions on the label instruct the consumer to add 1 tablespoon (20g) of powder in 200ml of water, milk, coffee, or a smoothie.
The applicable subheading for the Caramel Dairy Free Creamer will be 2106.90.9898, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for food preparations not elsewhere specified or included . . . other . . . other . . . other. The general rate of duty will be 6.4 percent ad valorem.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current.
This merchandise is subject to The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act), which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information on the Bioterrorism Act can be obtained by calling FDA at 301-575-0156, or at the Web site www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the 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 Timothy Petrulonis at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Steven A. Mack
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division