NY 863125: The tariff classification of lincomycin hydrochloride fromBrazil

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                                   NY 863125

                                   MAY 17 1991

CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:238 863125  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2941.90.5000  

Mr. Vincent P. Ursino
Vinchem Inc.
354 Main Street, P.O. Box 639
Chatham, NJ 07928

RE:  The tariff classification of lincomycin hydrochloride from
Brazil

Dear Mr. Ursino:

     In your letter dated April 23, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     Lincomycin hydrochloride is an antibiotic drug that will be
imported as a single compound in bulk form.
     
     The applicable subheading for the lincomycin hydrochloride
will be 2941.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for  Antibiotics, other, other,
other.  The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.

     Articles classified under subheading 2941.90.5000, HTS,
which are products of Brazil, are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Generalized Systems of Preferences (GSP) upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.
     
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