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NY D80770


August 10, 1998

CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 D80770

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 2941.90.1050

Ms. Carol D. Gillis

SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals

One Franklin Plaza

200 North 16th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19102

RE: The tariff classification of Mupirocin (CAS# 12650-69-0), imported in bulk form, from the United Kingdom

Dear Ms. Gillis:

In your letter dated July 15, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The subject product, Mupirocin, is a naturally occurring antibiotic produced by the aerobic bacillus, Pseudomonas fluorescens. It is currently indicated for use as an antibacterial drug for the topical treatment of impetigo.

The applicable subheading for Mupirocin, imported in bulk form, will be 2941.90.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: "Antibiotics: Other: Natural: Other." 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,


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