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NY H85168




August 28, 2001

CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 H85168

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 2918.90.3000

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

RE: The tariff classification of Naproxen Sodium (CAS-26159-34-2), imported in bulk form, from India

Dear Mr. Chivini:

In your letter dated August 13, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The subject product, Naproxen Sodium, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) possessing analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

The applicable subheading for Naproxen Sodium, imported in bulk form, will be 2918.90.3000, HTS, which provides for ”Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: 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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