CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:238 888922
Ms. Alice White
SST Corporation
635 Brighton Road (P.O. Box 1649)
Clifton, NJ 07015-1649
RE: The tariff classification of Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide U.S.P. (CAS
Reg. No. 6700-34-1), imported in bulk form, from India
Dear Ms. White:
In your letter dated July 28, 1993, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The subject merchandise, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide U.S.P. (CAS Reg.
name: 3-methoxy-17 methyl-9,13,14-morphinan, hydrobromide, monohydrate), is an
antitussive drug.
The applicable subheading for this product will be 2933.90.7500,
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: aromatic or modified aromatic: other: drugs: other. The
rate of duty will be 6.9 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