CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:238 891449
Ms. Joan von Doehren
Interchem Corporation
120 Rt. 17 North, Suite 115
Paramus, NJ 07652
RE: The tariff classification of Dipivefrin (CAS 52365-63-6), Gentamicin
Sulfate (CAS 1405-41-0), and Dimethoxanate Hydrochloride (CAS 518-63-8), all
in bulk form, from Finland, Germany, and Italy
Dear Ms. von Doehren:
In your letter dated October 7, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Dipivefrin is an adrenergic (ophthalmic) and antiglaucoma drug;
Gentamicin Sulfate is an antibiotic; and Dimethoxanate Hydrochloride is an
antitussive drug.
The applicable HTS subheadings and duty rates, under the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), for these three products will be
as follows:
PRODUCT HTS subheading DUTY RATE
Dipivefrin 2922.50.2500 8.7 percent ad valorem
Gentamicin Sulfate 2941.90.5000 3.7 percent ad valorem
Dimethoxanate HCL 2934.30.3000 8.2 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, MD
20857, telephone number (202) 857-8400.
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