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The tariff classification of Metformin (CAS # 657-24-9) from India

Issued September 13, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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81 812562 (September 13, 1995)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2925.20.9000

Headings: 2925

Product description

The tariff classification of Metformin (CAS # 657-24-9) from India

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Metformin also known as N,N- Dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide will be 2925.20.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other imines and their derivatives; salts thereof.

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NY 812562 September 13, 1995 CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:240 812562 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2925.20.9000 Ms. Alice M. Sakosits S S T Corporation 635 Brighton Road (P.O. Box 1649) Clifton, NJ 07015-1649 RE: The tariff classification of Metformin (CAS # 657-24-9) from India Dear Ms. Sakosits: In your letter dated July 10, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Metformin also known as N,N- Dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide will be 2925.20.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other imines and their derivatives; salts thereof. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem. 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

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