CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:238 810576
2933.39.4100; 2934.90.3000
Ms. Joan von Doehren
Interchem Corporation
120 Route 17 North
P.O. Box 1579
Paramus, NJ 07653-1579
RE: The tariff classification of Trimeprazine tartrate (CAS-4330-
99-8), from Ireland; Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride (CAS-554-92-
7), from Italy; Trioxsalen (CAS-3902-71-4), from Finland;
Tropicamide (CAS-1508-75-4), from Finland; and Xylazine base
(CAS-7361-61-7), from Switzerland, all in bulk form
Dear Ms. von Doehren:
In your letter dated May 11, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Trimeprazine tartrate ("Alimemazine" is "INN") is an anti-
pruritic drug; Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride
("Trimethobenzamide" is "INN"), is an anti-emetic drug;
Trioxsalen ("Trioxysalen" is "INN"), is a pigmentation agent;
Tropicamide ("Tropicamide" is also "INN"), is an anticholinergic
(ophthalmic) drug; and Xylazine base ("Xylazine" is also "INN")
is an analgesic and relaxant (muscle, veterinary) drug.
The applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS) subheading for each of the subject products will be
as follows:
PRODUCT HTS subheading
Trimeprazine tartrate 2934.30.2700
Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride 2924.29.6250
Trioxsalen 2932.90.7000
Tropicamide 2933.39.4100
Xylazine base 2934.90.3000
Pursuant to General Note 13, HTSUSA, the rate of duty for
each of the subject products will be free.
This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the
Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (301)
443-6553.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport