NY 862642

MAY 24 1991


CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:238 862642

2941.90.5000

Ms. Gayle A. Agnello
Vinchem Inc.
354 Main Street, P.O. Box 639
Chatham, NJ 07928

RE: The tariff classification of clonidine hydrochloride (HCl), diltiazem hydrochloride (HCl), minocycline and clindamycin hydrochloride (HCl) as single, unmixed compounds in bulk form from Italy

Dear Ms. Agnello:

In your letter dated April 17, 1991 you requested a tariff classification ruling.

Product HTS Duty Rate

clonidine HCl 2933.29.2000 6.0 percent ad valorem diltiazem HCl 2934.90.2500, 6.9 percent ad valorem 9902.30.61 free, on or before 12/31/92 minocycline 2941.30.0000 3.7 percent ad valorem clindamycin HCl 2941.90.5000 3.7 percent ad valorem

This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (202) 443-3380.

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

A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport