CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:238 886002
Mr. Thomas Staub
R.A.V. Services Inc.
147-22 Farmers Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11434
RE: The tariff classification of Amoxapine (CAS Reg. No. 14028-44-5),
Auranofin (CAS Reg. No. 34031-32-8), Zidovudine (CAS Reg. No. 30516-87-1), and
Buspirone (CAS Reg. No. 36505-84-7), all imported in bulk form, from Spain
Dear Mr. Staub:
In your letter dated April 19, 1993, resubmitted on May, 7, 1993, you
requested a tariff classification ruling.
Amoxapine is an antidepressant drug. Auranofin is an antirheumatic drug.
Zidovudine is an antiviral drug. Buspirone is a tranquilizer.
The applicable subheading for Amoxapine will be 2934.90.2500, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
heterocyclic compounds: other: aromatic or modified aromatic: other: drugs.
The rate of duty will be 6.9 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Auranofin will be 2843.30.0000, HTS, which
provides for gold compounds. The rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Zidovudine will be 2934.90.4700, HTS, which
provides for other heterocyclic compounds: other: other: drugs. The rate of
duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Buspirone will be 2933.59.5900, HTS, which
provides for compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not
hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure; nucleic acids and their
salts: other: drugs: other. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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, MD
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