CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 C88141
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of 2,6-Diaminopurine (CAS 1904-98-9) from France.
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated May 12, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling for
2,6-Diaminopurine which you have stated is a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be
packaged in bulk form.
The applicable subheading will be 2933.59.9500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or
piperazine ring in the structure; nucleic acids and their salts: other. The rate of duty
will be 6.8 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 Thomas Brady at 212-466-5747.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division