NY 864935: The tariff classification of a drug, Salicylamide (2-Hydroxybenzamide),in bulk form from Germany

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                                   NY 864935

                                   AUG 01 1991


CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:238 864935  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 2924.29.3950  

Ms. Alice M. White
S.S.T. Corporation
635 Brighton Road 
P.O. Box 1649
Clifton, N.J. 07015-1649

RE:  The tariff classification of a drug, Salicylamide (2-
Hydroxybenzamide),
in bulk form from Germany

Dear Ms. White:

     In your letter dated June 27, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     Salicylamide (2-Hydroxybenzamide) is a cyclic, aromatic,
amide drug used as an analgesic.   
     
     The applicable subheading for the Salicylamide will be
2924.29.3950, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other, aromatic, cyclic amides of other
drugs, other, other.  The rate of duty will be 6.8 per cent 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