The tariff classification of Kanamycin sulfate [CAS-64013-70-3; CAS-25389-94-0 (1:1 sulfate salt)], in bulk form, from China

NY A80295 March 21, 1996 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:238 A80295 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2941.90.5000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-9160 RE: The tariff classification of Kanamycin sulfate [CAS-64013-70-3; CAS-25389-94-0 (1:1 sulfate salt)], in bulk form, from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 5, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Kanamycin sulfate, is an antibiotic. You state in your letter that it will be used as a "nutritional intermediate". The applicable subheading for Kanamycin sulfate, imported in bulk form, will be 2941.50.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: "Antibiotics: Other: Other: Other." 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist C. Reilly at 212-466-5770. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director, National Commodity Specialist Division