NY 866547: The tariff classification of Tobramycin Base USP 22 andTobramycin Sulphate USP 22 in bulk form from China

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NY 866547
September 19, 1991
CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:238 866547  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2941.90.1010  

Ms. Dee Koerkel
Schweizerhall, Inc.
10 Corporate Place South 
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854

RE:  The tariff classification of Tobramycin Base USP 22 and
Tobramycin Sulphate USP 22 in bulk form from China

Dear Ms. Koerkel:

     In your letter dated July 15, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The Tobramycin Base and Sulfate USP 22 are aminoglycosides in
bulk form produced by microorganisms and used as antibiotics.
     
     The applicable subheading for the Tobramycin Base and Sulfate
will be 2941.90.1010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other natural aminoglycoside
antibiotics.  The rate of duty will be 1.8 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. 
 

     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