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NY H83453




July 17, 2001

CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:237 H83453

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 3913.90.2050

Mr. B. Briggs
Bioiberica Nebraska, Inc.
1660 R Street
Geneva, Nebraska 68361-0304

RE: The tariff classification of Chondroitin Sulfate, in bulk form, from China and Spain.

Dear Mr. Briggs:

In your letter dated June 29, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The subject of your request is Chondroitin Sulfate (CAS-39455-18-0). It is imported in bulk and your letter indicates the usage as a “nutraceutical intermediate.”

The applicable subheading for the Chondroitin Sulfate will be 3913.90.2050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Natural polymers...and modified natural polymers...not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms: Other: Polysaccharides and their derivatives: Other. The rate of duty will be 5.8 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, 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 Frank Cantone at 212-637-7018.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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