NY a86712: The tariff classification of Pumpkin Seed Oil from Austria.

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                            NY A86712

                         August 21, 1996

CLA-2-15:RR:NC:FC:232 A86712  

CATEGORY:      Classification

TARIFF NO.:    1515.90.4000  

Ms. Gail Levy
Samuel Shapiro & Company, Inc.
World Trade Center - Suite 1200
401 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202-3104

RE:  The tariff classification of Pumpkin Seed Oil from Austria.

Dear Ms. Levy:

     In your letter dated August 14, 1996, on behalf of the
Kronheim Companies of Jessup, Maryland, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     You submitted samples and descriptive literature with your
request.  The merchandise in question is pumpkin seed oil which
is intended for use as a condiment or flavoring ingredient.  It
is manufactured by washing and then roasting selected pumpkin
seeds, and then pressing them to produce the oil.  There are said
to be no additives or preservatives in the final product.  It
will be imported in 500 ml and 1 liter bottles, and sold to chefs
and gourmet retailers.

     The applicable subheading for the pumpkin seed oil will be
1515.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Other fixed vegetable fats and oils
(including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not
refined, but not chemically modified: Other: Other.  The rate of
duty will be 4.4 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 this 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 John
Maria at 212-466-5730.



                                        Sincerely,




                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director,
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division