HQ 085349: Reclassification of diphenhydramine hydrochloride

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                         HQ 085349

                        August 25, 1989  

CLA-2:CO:C:R:G  085349  SER

CATEGORY:    Classification

TARIFF NO.:  2922.19.1500

Mr. Charles J. Vickers
Orbichem, Inc.
2001 West Main Street,  Suite 140
Stamford, CT  06902

RE: Reclassification of diphenhydramine hydrochloride

Dear Mr. Vickers:

     In your letter of December 16, 1989, you requested
classification of diphenhydramine hydrochloride under the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated
(HTSUSA).  On January 20, 1989, in NYRL 835299, diphenhydramine
hydrochloride was ruled to be classified in subheading
2922.19.1000 HTSUSA, under the provision for diphenhydramine as a
base drug.
 
     Upon further review, it has been determined that
diphenhydramine hydrochloride is a salt form of diphenhydramine
and should be classified in subheading 2922.19.1500 HTSUSA.  The
rate of duty is 7.6 percent ad valorem.

     Ruling 835299 is hereby amended accordingly.


                                   Sincerely,



                                   John Durant, Director