The tariff classification of Thymidine (CAS-50-89-5)from Japan

NY A82783 April 30, 1996 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:238 A82783 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2938.90.0000 Ms. Joan von Doehren Interchem Corporation 120 Route 17 North P.O. Box 1579 Paramus, NJ 07653-1579 RE: The tariff classification of Thymidine (CAS-50-89-5)from Japan Dear Ms. von Doehren: In your letter dated April 11, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Thymidine, is a glycoside. You indicate in your letter that it will be used in research and development. The applicable subheading for Thymidine will be 2938.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: "Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives: Other." The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem. 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