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NY 880107




CLA-2-29:S:N:N1-F:238 880107

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 2939.30.0000

Mr. Michael D'Angelo
ZetaPharm, Inc.
70 West 36th Street
New York, NY 10018

RE: The tariff classification of Caffeine (anhydrous), CAS 58-08-2, in bulk form, from the People's Republic of China

Dear Mr. D'Angelo:

In your letter dated November 3, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The subject merchandise, Caffeine (anhydrous), is a central nervous system stimulant. You state that this product is used in the food and pharmaceutical industries, and will be imported in bulk form.

The applicable subheading for the subject merchandise will be 2939.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for caffeine and its salts. Pursuant to heading 9902.30.02, HTS, and U.S. note 9 to subchapter II of chapter 99, HTS, the rate of duty, if imported on or before December 31, 1992, will be 4.1 percent ad valorem. Otherwise, the rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem.

This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, telephone number (202) 443-3380.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire

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