NY 856032

OCT 02 1990


CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:238 856032

Ms. Joan von Doehren

RE: The tariff classification of valproic acid, trimipramine maleate and trimeprazine tartrate in bulk form from England, France or West Germany.

Dear Ms. von Doehren:

In your letter dated August 17, 1990 you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) subheadings and duty rates for these products will be as follows:

Product HTS Duty Rate

valproic acid 2915.90.1500 04.2 % ad valorem

trimipramine maleate 2933.90.3300 16.6 % ad valorem

trimeprazine tartrate 2934.30.3000 08.2 % ad valorem

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 (202) 443-3380.

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