NY a86167: The tariff classification of a rice stick from China.

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                            NY A86167

                         August 26, 1996



CLA-2-20:RR:NC:FC:228 A86167  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2008.99.9090  

Sammy Leung
Charles Happel, Inc.
17 Battery Place, Suite 1230
New York, NY 10004

RE:  The tariff classification of a rice stick from China.

Dear Mr. Leung:

     In your letters dated, June 13, 1996 and August 8, 1996, you
requested a tariff classification ruling.

     A sample of "Double Swallow" brand rice stick was submitted
with your first letter.  The sample was examined and disposed of. 
The "Double Swallow" brand Kong Moon Rice Stick and "Peacock"
brand Donguan Rice Stick are composed of 87-89 percent rice, and
11-13 percent water.  The rice stick is prepared from rice that
has been washed and broken, resulting in a "thick liquid".  This
material is then extruded, steamed, cooled, baked, and put up in
cellophane packaging containing 16 ounces, net weight.   

     The applicable subheading for both brands of rice stick will
be 2008.99.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other edible parts of plants, otherwise
prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or
other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included...
other...other...other...other.  The rate of duty will be 6.7
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,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri        
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division