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July 27, 1999

CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 E84462

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 2934.90.3000

Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

RE: The tariff classification of Piroxicam (CAS RN 36332-90-4), imported in bulk form, from China

Dear Mr. Chivini:

In your letter dated July 1, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The subject product, Piroxicam, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (“NSAID”). It is indicated for use in the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Piroxicam is known chemically as: 4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-2-pyridinyl-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide.

The applicable subheading for Piroxicam, imported in bulk form, will be 2934.90.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "[N]ucleic acids and their salts; other heterocyclic compounds: Other: Aromatic or modified aromatic: Other: Drugs." Pursuant to General Note 13, HTS, 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 301-443-1544.

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 212-637-7068.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

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