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

NY I81409 May 14, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 I81409 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2939.11.0000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Buprenorphine Hydrochloride (CAS-53152-21-9), imported in bulk form, from the United Kingdom Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated April 26, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Buprenorphine Hydrochloride, is a semisynthetic derivative of Thebaine, a naturally occurring alkaloid found in opium. The applicable subheading for Buprenorphine Hydrochloride, imported in bulk form, will be 2939.11.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof: Concentrates of poppy straw; buprenorphine (INN); … ; salts thereof.” 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 646-733-3033. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division