The tariff classification of 6-aminopenicillanic acid and 7-amino-3- deacetoxycephalosporanic acid from Oman.

NY 864585 JUL 05 1991 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 864585 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2934.90.5000 Mr. Sabine Bristow Schweizerhall, Inc. 10 Corporate Place South Piscataway, NJ 08854 RE: The tariff classification of 6-aminopenicillanic acid and 7- amino-3- deacetoxycephalosporanic acid from Oman. Dear Mr. Bristow: In your letter dated June 17, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for 6-aminopenicillanic acid (CAS# 551-16-6) and 7-amino-3-deacetoxycephalosporanic acid (CAS# 70287-30-8) will be 2934.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other heterocyclic compounds. The rate of duty will be 7.9 percent ad valorem. Articles classifiable under subheading 2934.90.5000, HTS, which are products of Oman, are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. 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