NY a82036: The tariff classification of pre-cooked appetizers from Canada.

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                          NY A82036
                       April 25, 1996                       



CLA-2-21:S:N:N7:228 A82036  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2106.90.9999  

Ms. Ginette Houle
Les Aliments Fondue Paysanne Inc.
764 Chemin Olivier,
Bernieres, Quebec, Canada G7A 2N2


RE:	The tariff classification of pre-cooked appetizers from Canada.


Dear Ms. Houle:

	In your letter dated February 8, 1995 you requested a tariff classification ruling.

	Descriptive and illustrative literature were submitted with your request.  "Lobster Fondue" is made from 53.62 percent water, 9.61 percent modified milk ingredients, 9.18 percent flour and corn starch, 8.66 percent lobster flesh, 8.18 percent margarine and canola oil, and less than one percent seasoning.  "Seafood Fondue" is made from 48.17 percent water, 19.12 percent crab and shrimp, 9.43 percent flour and corn starch, 8.43 percent modified milk ingredients, 7.35 percent margarine and canola oil, 7.02 percent havarti and cream cheese, and less than one percent seasoning.  "Smoked Salmon Fondue" is composed of 52.95 percent water, 13.24 percent havarti and cream cheese, 9.93 modified milk ingredients, 9.28 flour and corn starch, 8.07 margarine and canola oil, 6 percent salmon flesh, and less than one percent seasoning.  The product is made by combining and melting the ingredients to form a paste.  It is spread into molds and refrigerated.  A wheat crumb coating is added and the product is deep-fried.  The appetizers will be imported refrigerated, packed for sale to restaurants, hotels and grocery stores.  The preparation process by the consumer involves deep-frying or oven heating before it is served.  



     The applicable subheading for the pre-cooked appetizers will be 2106.90.9999, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for  food preparations not elsewhere specified or included...other... other...other.  The rate of duty will be 8.8 percent ad valorem.   

	This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).




								Sincerely,

  

								Roger J. Silvestri
								Director
								National Commodity
								Specialist Division