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NY A81693




April 23, 1996

CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:238 A81693

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 2933.59.5900

Mr. Roy E. Hayward, Jr.
Astra USA, Inc.
P.O. Box 4500
Westborough, MA 01581-4500

RE: The tariff classification of Acyclovir Sodium (CAS-69657-51-8), in bulk form, from Germany

Dear Mr. Hayward:

In your letter dated March 15, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The subject product, Acyclovir Sodium ("Aciclovir" is INN), is an antiviral drug.

The applicable subheading for Acyclovir Sodium, imported in bulk form, will be 2933.59.5900, 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: Drugs: Other." Pursuant to General Notes 3(a)(iii), 3(c)(i) and 13, the rate of duty will be free.

This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of 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 C. Reilly at 212-466-5770.

Sincerely,

Roger J. Silvestri

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