CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 C88097
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
RE: The tariff classification of Sparteine (CAS-90-39-1),
imported in bulk form, from Ireland
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated May 15, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The subject product, Sparteine, is a naturally occurring
alkaloid obtained from various legumes, such as yellow lupin
beans (Lupinus luteus L), black lupin beans (L. niger Hort.), and
Mediterranean stinkbush (Anagyris foetida L.). It is poisonous
and acts like digitalis. According to Dorland's Illustrated
Medical Dictionary, 28th Edition, the pentahydrate sulfate salt
is used as an oxytocic for the induction of labor and stimulation
of hypotonic or subnormal uterine contractions.
The applicable subheading for Sparteine, imported in bulk
form, will be 2939.90.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for: "Vegetable alkaloids,
natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers,
esters and other derivatives: Other: Natural." The rate of duty
will be free.
This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is administered by
the U.S. 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 Harvey
Kuperstein at 212-466-5770.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division