NY a86141: The tariff classification of Hyate:C (Antihemophilic Factor, Porcine), imported in vials, from the United Kingdom

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                            NY A86141

                         August 19, 1996
CLA-2-30:RR:NC:FC:238 A86141  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3002.10.0090  

Mr. J.W. Savage
Speywood Biopharm Ltd.
Ash Road
Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham, Clwyd, LL13 9UF, United Kingdom

RE:  The tariff classification of Hyate:C  (Antihemophilic
     Factor, Porcine), imported in vials, from the United Kingdom

Dear Mr. Savage:

     In your letter dated July 30, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The subject product, Hyate:C  (Antihemophilic Factor,
Porcine), is a blood protein, obtained from the blood (plasma) of
healthy pigs, which is intended for the treatment of congenital
hemophiliacs with antibodies to human FVIII C, and patients with
acquired Hemophilia A.  The product will be imported in vials, in
the form of a sterile, lyophilized powder, reconstituted with
sterile water, and administered by injection. 

     The applicable subheading for the subject product will be
3002.10.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: "Antisera and other blood fractions
and modified immunological products, whether or not obtained by
means of biotechnological processes: Other."  The rate of duty
will be free.

     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 (301)
443-6553.   

     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
Cornelius Reilly at 212-466-5770.


                                        Sincerely,




                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director,
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division