NY 863422: The tariff classification of Cefadroxil Monohydrate DC(Different Crystal) in bulk form from Spain

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                                   NY 863422

                                   JUN 20 1991 

CLA-2-29:S:N1:N:238 863422  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2941.90.3000  

Mr. Thomas Scarlett
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.
1120 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005

RE:  The tariff classification of Cefadroxil Monohydrate DC
(Different Crystal) in bulk form from Spain

Dear Mr. Scarlett:

     In your letter dated May 13, 1991 and supplemental letter of
June 13, 1991, on behalf of Gema, S.A. of Spain you requested a
tariff classification ruling and an opinion as to whether this
product is subject to I.T.C. Exclusion Order #337-TA-293 on
Cefadroxil Monohydrate. 
     
     Cefadroxil Monohydrate DC is an antibiotic drug.

     The applicable subheading for the Cefadroxil Monohydrate DC
will be 2941.90.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for  Antibiotics, other, other,
aromatic or modified aromatic.  The duty rate will be 6.6 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 (202)
443-3380.
     
     The question as to whether importations of this product are
subject to Exclusion under Patent #337-TA-293 is being referred
to the office of Other Agency Enforcement, U.S. Customs Service
Headquarters, 1301 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C.
20229, telephone (202) 566-8651.  A ruling will be issued to you
from that office.

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.

                                   
                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport