CLA-2-20:RR:NC:2:228 D80728
Ms. Ann Adell
Liberty Richter, Inc.
400 Lyster Avenue
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-5910
RE: The tariff classification of sun-dried tomatoes in oil from Italy
Dear Ms. Adell:
In your letter dated July 27, 1998 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
Samples, submitted with your letter, were opened, examined and disposed of.
Crespi brand Sun Dried Tomatoes consists of sliced, dried tomatoes, in a
solution composed of olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs. The tomatoes are
packed for retail sale in a glass jar containing 7 ounces (200 grams) net
weight.
The applicable subheading for the sun-dried tomatoes in oil will be
2002.10.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic
acid...whole or in pieces...in containers holding less than 1.4 kg. The rate of
duty will be 13.2 percent ad valorem.
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 Stanley Hopard at 212-466-5760.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division