CLA-2-30:S:N:N7:238 806503
Jonathon E. Ericson, Ph.D.
School of Social Ecology
University of California
Irvine, CA 92717-5150
RE: The tariff classification of whole human blood samples from
Mexico
Dear Dr. Ericson:
In your letter dated January 17, 1995, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The subject merchandise consists of samples of whole human
blood, put up in 3-10ml heparinized tubes, which will be used as
part of a medical and scientific research project.
The applicable subheading for the subject merchandise will
be 3002.90.5010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: "Whole human blood." The general rate
of duty will be free.
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 (301)
443-6553.
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