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NY K81835




February 20, 2004
CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 K81835

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 Tropinone (CAS-532-24-1), imported in bulk form, from China

Dear Mr. Chivini:

In your letter dated November 24, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The subject product, Tropinone, is a naturally occurring vegetable alkaloid, also made synthetically, that is used to synthesize tropane alkaloids. You indicate in your letter that it is intended for use as a “pharmaceutical intermediate.”

The applicable subheading for Tropinone, 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 1-888-443-6332.

This merchandise may also be subject to the requirements of the Controlled Substances Act and/or the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act, which are administered by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). You may contact them at 2401 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22301, telephone (202) 307-1000.

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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