CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 B85572
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-9160
RE: The tariff classification of Adenosine (CAS-58-61-7),
imported in bulk form, from China
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated May 1, 1997, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The subject product, Adenosine, which has the chemical name
of 9- -D-Ribofuranosyl-9H-purin-6-amine, is indicated for use as
an anti-arrhythmic drug.
The applicable subheading for Adenosine, imported in bulk
form, will be 2934.90.4700, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for: "Nucleic acids and their
salts; other heterocyclic compounds: Other: Other: Drugs." Since
the subject product is not listed in Table 1 or 3 of the
Pharmaceutical Appendix to the Tariff Schedule, as of the date of
issuance of this ruling letter, it is not entitled to duty-free
status. Accordingly, the rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad
valorem.
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
Cornelius Reilly at 212-466-5770.
Sincerely,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Chief, Special Products Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division