CLA-2-39:S:N:N1-F:238 872137
Mr. Roger Komonchak
George Uhe Co., Inc.
12 Route 17 North
P.O. Box 970
Paramus, NJ 07653-0970
RE: The tariff classification of Agarose, in bulk form, from
Japan, Taiwan and Spain.
Dear Mr. Komonchak:
In your letter dated February 7, 1992, resubmitted on
February 26, 1992, but not received until March 9, 1992, you
requested a tariff classification ruling.
Agarose (CAS number 9012-36-6) is a complex polysaccharide,
which is derived from agar. Agar can be separated into a neutral
gelling fraction (agarose) and a sulfated non-gelling fraction
(agaropectin). Agarose gel is used in electrophoresis for
separating DNA fragments. You state in your letter that the
product will be used as a reagent in laboratory testing, and
will be imported in bulk form.
The applicable subheading for Agarose will be 3913.90.2050,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for natural polymers ... and modified natural polymers
... not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms: other:
polysaccharides and their derivatives: other. The rate of duty
will be 5.8 percent 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