NY 863359: The tariff classification of Dynabeads M-280 streptavidinand Dynabeads Oligo (dt)25, Dynabeads Template preparation kitand Dynabeads mRNA purification kit from Norway

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                                   NY 863359

                                   MAY 24 1991


CLA-2-38:S:N:N1:238 863359  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3822.00.5000  

Mr. Gregory Blyskal
Dynal, Inc.
475 Northern Blvd.
Great Neck, 11021

RE:  The tariff classification of Dynabeads M-280 streptavidin
and Dynabeads Oligo (dt)25, Dynabeads Template preparation kit
and Dynabeads mRNA purification kit from Norway

Dear Mr. Blyskal:

     In your letter dated May 3, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     Dynabeads M-280 streptavidin and Dynabeads Oligo (dt)25 are
coated with derivitized proteins on superparamagnetic polystyrene
beads.  The Dynabeads template preparation kit utilizes DNA
attached to uniform magnetized beads. The Dynabeads mRNA
purification kit contains nucleotide chains attached to uniform
magnetized beads. Both of the kits also contain buffered
solutions. 
     
     The applicable subheading for the Dynabeads M-280, Dynabeads
Oligo (dt)25, Dynabeads Template preparation kit and the
Dynabeads mNRA purification kit will be 3822.00.5000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for 
composite diagnostic or laboratory reagents, other than those of
heading 3002 or 3006, other.  The rate of duty will be 5 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