The tariff classification of Proscillaridin (CAS-466-06-8) in bulk form, from United Kingdom

N020372 December 10, 2007 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:N2:238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2938.90.0000 Mr. Joseph Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Proscillaridin (CAS-466-06-8) in bulk form, from United Kingdom Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated November 16, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Proscillaridin, is a cardiotonic agent. It is a bufanolide glycoside, and is obtained from plants of the genus Scilla. The applicable subheading for the Proscillaridin in bulk form, will be 2938.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters, and other derivatives: Other.” Pursuant to General Note 13, HTS, the rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This merchandise may be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and/or The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act), which are administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information on the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as well as The Bioterrorism Act, can be obtained by calling the FDA at 1-888-463-6332, or by visiting their website at www.fda.gov. 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