The tariff classification of Probucol USP (CAS 23288-

NY D80871 August 10, 1998 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 D80871 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2930.90.2900 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Probucol USP (CAS 23288- 49-5) from Spain.. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated July 23, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Probucol USP (Chemical Name - 4,4'-[(1-Methylidene)Bis(Thio)]Bis-[2,6-Bis(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Phen ol]) which you have stated is a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2930.90.2900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for organo-sulfur compounds: other. Pursuant to General Note 13 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule this product is free of duty. 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 Thomas Brady at 212- 466-5747. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division