Chapter 9

Coffee, tea, mate and spices

Notes.

1.- Mixtures of the products of headings Nos. 09.04 to 09.10 are to be classified as follows :

(a)                      Mixtures of two or more of the products of the same heading are to be classified in that heading;

(b ) Mixtures of two or more of the products of different headings are to be classified in heading No.09.10.

The addition of other substances to the products of headings Nos. 09.04 to 09.10 (or to the mixtures referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) above) shall not affect their classification provided the resulting mixtures retain the essential character of the goods of those headings. Otherwise such mixtures are not classified in this Chapter; those constituting mixed condiments or mixed seasonings are classified in heading No. 21.03.

2.- This Chapter does not cover Cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba) or other products of heading No. 12.11.

Explanatory remarks to chapter 9

1 -Importation is subject to the observance of Article 16 of the law on foodstuffs and beverages as well as Plant Protection Law adopted in the year 1967 (1346) and its relevant ordinance.

2 -If imported in retail packings, the goods covered by this chapter shall be subject to an additional CBT of 40%.

3 -If imported in ground form and non-retail packings, the goods covered by this chapter shall be subject to an additional CBT of 25 %.

4- The CBT on tea-bags is 100% of the value.

5- The exportation of the goods covered by this chapter is subject to the approval of the Ministry of Commerce .

 

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