The tariff classification of Buprenorphine Hydrochloride (CAS-53152-21-9), imported in bulk form, from the Czech Republic

NY G85874 February 8, 2001 CLA-2-2:RR:NC:2:238 G85874 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2939.10.2000 Ms. Lois Mauro PDM Pharmatec Inc. 225 West 34th Street, Suite 1307 New York, NY 10122 RE: The tariff classification of Buprenorphine Hydrochloride (CAS-53152-21-9), imported in bulk form, from the Czech Republic Dear Ms. Mauro: In your letter dated January 12, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Buprenorphine Hydrochloride, is a semisynthetic derivative of Thebaine, a naturally occurring alkaloid found in opium. It is indicated for use as an analgesic drug. The applicable subheading for Buprenorphine Hydrochloride, imported in bulk form, will be 2939.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "[A]lkaloids of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Synthetic." The rate of duty will be free. This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Controlled Substances Act and/or the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act, which are administered by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). You may contact them at 1405 I Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20460, telephone number (202) 307-1000. This merchandise may also 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