CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:238 A86577
Willie W. Yuan, Ph.D.
PAK Chemlab, Inc.
7351 E. Speedway., Suite 32E
Tucson, AZ 85710
RE: The tariff classification of Dehydroepiandrosterone 3-
acetate (CAS-853-23-6), 17-à-Acetoxyprogesterone (CAS-302-
23-8), and 16-Dehydroprognolone acetate (CAS-979-02-2), all
imported in bulk form, from China
Dear Dr. Yuan:
In your letter dated August 10, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The first product, Dehydroepiandrosterone 3-acetate
[Chemical Abstracts name: 3- -3-(acetyloxy)-androst-5-en-17-one],
is a steroid (androgen), used primarily as a hormone. The second
product, 17-à-Acetoxyprogesterone [Chemical Abstracts name: 17-
(acetyloxy)-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione], is a synthetic progestin.
The third product, 16-Dehydroprognolone acetate [Chemical
Abstracts name: 3- -3-(acetoxy)-pregna-5,16-dien-20-one], is an
ester of acetic acid, which is used as a chemical intermediate.
Please be advised that, with respect to Progesterone, the
following information is required before we are able to issue a
tariff classification ruling: whether or not the Progesterone is
obtained directly or indirectly from animal or vegetable
materials. You state in your letter that these products are for
laboratory use only, and primarily used as direct or indirect
precursors for the preparation of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).
The applicable subheading for Dehydroepiandrosterone 3-
acetate, imported in bulk form, will be 2937.99.9510, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for:
"Other hormones and their derivatives; other steroids used
primarily as hormones: Other: Other: Anabolic agents and
androgens." The rate of duty will be free. The applicable
subheading for 17-à-Acetoxyprogesterone will be 2937.92.5050,
HTS, which provides for: "Other hormones and their derivatives;
other steroids used primarily as hormones: Estrogens and
progestins: Other: Other: Other: Other." The rate of duty will
be free. The applicable subheading for 16-Dehydroprognolone
acetate will be 2915.39.9000, HTS, which provides for: "Esters of
acetic acid: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other." The rate of
duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is administered by
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 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
Cornelius Reilly at 212-466-5770.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division