CLA-2-28:RR:NC:FC:236 A82012
Mr. Roy E. Hayward, Jr.
Senior Traffic Analyst
Astra USA, Inc.
P.O. Box 4500
Westborough,MA 01581-4500
RE: The tariff classification of Cisplatin (CAS# 15663-27-1) from Holland
Dear Mr. Hayward:
In your letter dated March 27, 1996, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The applicable subheading for the Cisplatin will be 2843.90.0000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
colloidal precious metals; inorganic compounds of precious metals, whether or
not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals: Other compounds;amalgams.
The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
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 V. Gualario at 212-466-5744.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division