The tariff classification of Dynabeads M-450 and M-280 fromNorway.

NY 860953 MAR 28 1991 CLA-2-30:S:N:N1:238 860953 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3002.10.0050, 3903.19.0000 Mr. Gregory Blyskal Dynal, Inc. 475 Northern Blvd. Great Neck, NY 11021 RE: The tariff classification of Dynabeads M-450 and M-280 from Norway. Dear Mr. Blyskal: In your letter dated February 22, 1991 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The beads (both the M-450 and M-280) are polystyrene spheres that contain an iron oxide salt. The polystyrene bead acts as a solid phase for the attachment of antibodies. There are two groups of products as follows: Group I types are uncoated beads which allow researchers to attach an antibody of their choice directly onto the bead: Dynabeads M-450 uncoated Dynabeads M-450 Tosylactivated Dynabeads M-280 Tosylactivated Group II types are beads coated with either secondary or primary monoclonal antibodies for specific blood fraction isolation: Dynabeads M-450 Sheep anti-mouse Dynabeads M-450 Goat anti-mouse Dynabeads M-450 Sheep anti-rat Dynabeads M-450 Pan-T Dynabeads M-450 Pan-B Dynabeads M-450 CD4 Dynabeads M-450 CD8 Dynabeads M-280 Sheep-anti-rabbit The applicable subheading for the Group I Dynabeads will be 3903.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Polystyrene, other in primary form. The rate of duty will be 0.9 cents per kilo plus 9.2 percent ad valorem. This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances. You may contact them at 402 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460, telephone number (800) 424-9086. The applicable subheading for the Group II Dynabeads will be 3002.10.0050, HTS, which provides for other antisera and blood fractions. 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 (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