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NY I84944





August 21, 2002

CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 I84944

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 2939.99.0000

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

RE: The tariff classification of Camptothecin (CAS-7689-03-4), imported in bulk form, from India

Dear Mr. Chivini:

In your letter dated July 30, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The subject product, Camptothecin, is a quinoline-based alkaloid found in the bark of the Chinese camptotheca tree and the Asian nothapodytes tree. Topotecan hydrochloride, a semi-synthetic derivative of Camptothecin, is used as an antineoplastic drug.

The applicable subheading for Camptothecin, imported in bulk form, will be 2939.99.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives: Other: 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 301-443-1544.

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 646-733-3033.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

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