NY 866250: The tariff classification of pesto sauce from Italy

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                                   NY 866250

                                 Sep 17, 1991


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

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:  2103.90.6090 

Mr. Walter Zimmer
Omnitrans Corp. Ltd
111 Broadway
New York, NY  10006

RE:  The tariff classification of pesto sauce from Italy

Dear Mr. Zimmer:

     In your letter dated August 16, 1991, on behalf of Prima
Qualita Inc., Sherborn MA, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.         
     
   A sample accompanied your letter, was opened, examined, and
disposed of.  The product is a thick, green, creamy food
preparation composed of basil, grated parmigiano and pecorino
cheese, pine seed, walnuts, garlic, salt, and olive oil.  Pesto
sauce is used to add flavor to prepared pasta dishes.  The sample
was put up in a glass jar containing 640 grams, net weight. 

     The applicable subheading for the pesto sauce will be
2103.90.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for  sauces and preparations
therefor...other...other...other.  The rate of duty will be 7.5
percent ad valorem.   

     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