The tariff classification of Sulfapyridine (CAS-144-83-2), imported in bulk form, from Italy

NY G84875 January 26, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 G84875 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2935.00.4200 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Sulfapyridine (CAS-144-83-2), imported in bulk form, from Italy Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated November 16, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Sulfapyridine, is a sulfonamide drug used to help control dermatitis herpetiformis (Duhring’s disease), a skin problem. The applicable subheading for Sulfapyridine, imported in bulk form, will be 2935.00.4200, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Sulfonamides: Other: Drugs: Anti-infective agents: Salicylazosulfapyridine (Sulfasalazine); Sulfadiazine; Sulfaguanadine; Sulfamerizine; and Sulfapyridine." The rate of duty will be free. This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number 301-443-1544. 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 Harvey Kuperstein at 212-637-7068. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division