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NY C88562


June 25, 1998

CLA-2-30:RR:NC:2:238 C88562

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 3003.90.0000

Mr. James Welton

Eagle International, Ltd.

P.O. Box 66226

Chicago, IL 60666-7766

RE: The tariff classification of Aspirin DC-90, imported in bulk form, from China

Dear Mr. Welton:

In your letter dated June 2, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

According to your letter, the submitted sample, designated as Aspirin DC-90, consists of (by weight) 90% Aspirin (name previously used: Acetylsalicylic acid), an analgesic, antipyretic, and antirheumatic drug, and 10% starch. The sample has the physical appearance of a white, granular powder. You indicate in your letter that the subject product will be imported in fibreboard drums, each of which will contain 50 kilograms packed in a plastic bag.

The applicable subheading for Aspirin DC-90, imported in bulk form, will be 3003.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: Medicaments ... consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale: 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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