NY 862776: The tariff classification of a condiment mix from Mexico

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                                   NY 862776

                                  May 10, 1991


CLA-2-21:S:N:N1:228  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2103.90.6062  

Mr. Roman E. Longoria, Jr.
International Consulting
P.O. Box 578
McAllen, TX  78502

RE:  The tariff classification of a condiment mix from Mexico

Dear Mr. Longoria:

     In your letter dated April 22, 1991, on behalf of Mega
Alimentos, S.A., Nuevo Leon, Mexico, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  

     Samples and an ingredients breakdown accompanied your
letter.  The samples were examined and disposed of.  "Pikolin
Condiment Mix" is a red, granular, free-flowing material, said to
be composed of 38 percent salt, 34 percent sugar, 19 percent
citric acid, and 9 percent dried ground peppers.  The product is
put up in cylindrical, shaker-top containers, holding 50 grams,
net weight.
 
   The applicable subheading for the condiment mix will be
2103.90.6062, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for  mixed condiments and mixed
seasonings...provided for in subheading 9904.60.60.  The duty
rate will be 7.5 percent ad valorem.       

     Articles classifiable under subheading 2103.90.6062, HTS,
which are products of Mexico are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance
with all applicable regulations.

     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