CLA-2.1B:FO:F12
Ms. Joan von Doehren
Interchem Corporation
120 Route 17 North
P.O. Box 1579
Paramus, NJ 07653-1579
RE: The tariff classification of Gepirone HCL (CAS 83928-66-9) imported in bulk form, from Italy; Doxorubicin HCL (CAS 25316-40-9), imported in bulk from Switzerland or China
Dear Ms. von Doehren:
In your letter dated March 5, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The first product, Gepirone HCL, is a heterocyclic compound,
neither aromatic nor modified aromatic, containing only nitrogen
hetero-atoms. It is indicated for use as a tranquilizer. The
second product, Doxorubicin HCL, is an antibiotic which is
indicated for use as an antineoplastic drug.
The applicable subheading for Gepirone HCL will be
2933.59.5900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for "Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen
hetero-atom(s) only: Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring
(whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the
structure; nucleic acids and their salts: Other: Drugs: Other."
Pursuant to General Note 13 the rate of duty will be free.
The applicable subheading for Doxorubicin HCL will be
2941.90.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: "Antibiotics: Other: Other: Aromatic
or modified aromatic." The 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 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.
Sincerely,
Jon A. Batt
Port Director
Detroit, Michigan