The tariff classification of Cephapirin Sodium (CAS 24356-60-3),

NY 891231 October 28, 1993 CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:238 891231 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2941.90.3000; 2933.40.2700 Ms. Joan von Doehren Interchem Corporation 120 Rt. 17 North, Suite 115 Paramus, NJ 07652 RE: The tariff classification of Cephapirin Sodium (CAS 24356-60-3), Chloroxine (CAS 773-76-2), and Cefadroxil (CAS 66592-87-8), all in bulk form, from Italy and Germany Dear Ms. von Doehren: In your letter dated October 5, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Cephapirin Sodium and Cefadroxil are antibiotics, and Chloroxine is an antiseborrheic drug. The applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) subheadings and duty rates for these three products will be as follows: PRODUCT HTS DUTY RATE Cephapirin Sodium 2941.90.3000 6.6 percent ad valorem Chloroxine 2933.40.2700 8.1 percent ad valorem Cefadroxil 2941.90.3000 6.6 percent ad valorem This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). 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. 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