NY a85699: The tariff classification of 2-Amino-6-Chloropurine (CAS 10310-21-1) from Japan

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NY A85699      
	July 19, 1996

CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:239 A85699

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:  2933.90.9700             

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

RE:  	The tariff classification of 2-Amino-6-Chloropurine (CAS 10310-21-1) from Japan

Dear Mr. Chivini:

	In your letter dated July 9, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 2-Amino-6-Chloropurine which you have stated is a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form.

	The applicable subheading will be 2933.90.9700, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only:  nucleic acids and their salts:  other.   The rate of duty will be 7.3 percent ad valorem. 
	
	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 Thomas Brady at 212-466-5747.


								Sincerely,


            
								Roger J. Silvestri
								Director
								National Commodity
								Specialist Division