CLA-2-30:S:N:N7:238 806765
Mr. Michael Simics
Apitronic Services
#204, 1331-15 Ave. S.W.,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3C 0X8
RE: The tariff classification of bee venom, put up in vials, from
Canada
Dear Mr. Simics:
In your letter dated February 2, 1995, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, bee venom, consists of a powder-like
material collected from honey bees by an electrical shock method.
You indicate that the bee venom can also be collected in a liquid
form, with its color varying from "water clear" to brownish-
yellow. You state that the product is mainly used by
researchers, chemical companies, drug manufacturers and
physicians, in order to determine its active components. It is
also used in multiple sclerosis research. The product is shipped
put up in vials.
The applicable subheading for bee venom, put up in vials,
will be 3004.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for: "Medicaments ... consisting of
mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses,
put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale:
Other: Other: Other: Other." 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