HQ H890859: The tariff classification of Triveni Brand Betelnut Powder from India

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H890859
October 22, 1993

H890859 
October 22, 1993 
CATEGORY: Classification 
PORT: Nogales, AZ

CLA-2-21:9:N:N1:E11 
TARIFF NO.: 2106.90.6599 ADD/CVD (EN)

S.L. Somayajula SS Enterprises 
250 Ceder Ridge Drive #703 
Monroeville, PA 15146 

RE: The tariff classification of Triveni Brand Betelnut Powder from India

Dear Mr. Somoyajula: 

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 177). 

DATE OF INQUIRY: October 6, 1993  ON BEHALF OFSS Enterprises

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE:  A food product made of betel nuts, cloves, cardamoms, nutmeg, cubebs, borneol, menthol, and licorice. 

HTS PROVISION: Food preparation not elsewhere specified or included ... other...... other ... other...other...other... other...other ... other...other.  HTS SUBHEADING 2106.90.6599 (EN)

RATE OF DUTY 10% 

DUTY CONCESSION Articles classifiable under subheading 2101.90.6599 (EN), HTS, which are products of India, are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized system of Preference (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. This food product is subject to the Food and Drug Administration regulations. Questions regarding these regulations should be addressed to the following:

Food and Drug Administration Division of Regulatory Guidance 
200 C Street S.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20204 

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, 
Frederick D. Lawrence, District Director 
Nogales, Arizona