CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 D80770
Ms. Carol D. Gillis
SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals
One Franklin Plaza
200 North 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
RE: The tariff classification of Mupirocin (CAS# 12650-69-0), imported in
bulk form, from the United Kingdom
Dear Ms. Gillis:
In your letter dated July 15, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The subject product, Mupirocin, is a naturally occurring antibiotic
produced by the aerobic bacillus, Pseudomonas fluorescens. It is currently
indicated for use as an antibacterial drug for the topical treatment of
impetigo.
The applicable subheading for Mupirocin, imported in bulk form, will be
2941.90.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for: "Antibiotics: Other: Natural: Other." The rate of duty will be
free.
This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is administered by the U.S. 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 Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National
Import Specialist Harvey Kuperstein at 212-466-5770.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division