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NY R01875




May 18, 2005

CLA-2-01: RR: NC: 2:231 R01875

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 0106.90.0090

Mr. Richard D. Cowan
London Pupae Supplies of Los Angeles
9100 South Sepulveda Blvd. (Suite 119)
Los Angeles, CA 80223

RE: The tariff classification of live butterfly & moth pupae and arthropods from Thailand, Philippines, Costa Rica or Belize.

Dear Mr. Cowan:

In your letter dated April 29, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The product is comprised of live butterfly & moth pupae (cocoons & chrysalides) and arthropods (insects, spiders, etc.), which will be used in zoo, museum garden exhibitions, insect centers and educational exhibits. You indicate that 99 percent of the volume will be butterflies and months.

The applicable subheading for the live butterfly & moth pupae and arthropods, will be 0106.90.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other live animals, other, other. The rate of duty will be Free.

Importations of this product are subject to import regulations administered by various U.S. agencies. Requests for information regarding applicable regulations administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may be addressed to that agency at the following location:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 2006
Washington, DC 20005

Requests for information regarding applicable regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture may be addressed to that agency at the following location:

A.P.H.I.S., Veterinary Services
Federal Building, Room 756
6505 Belcrest Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782

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 Thomas Brady at 646-733-3030.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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