NY 813084 August 4, 1995
CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:239 813084
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of D-Tryptophan (CAS No. 153-94- 6) from China.
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated July 9, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling for D-Tryptophan which you have stated is a pharmaceutical intermediate.
The applicable subheading will be 2933.90.7900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: nucleic acids and their salts: other. Pursuant to General Note 13 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, this product is duty free.
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