The tariff classification of DSPG Dipalmitoyl PhosphatidylGlycerol (CAS # 67232-82-0); DOPC (CAS # 4235-95-4); DMPADimyristoyl Phosphatidic Acid (CAS # 80724-31-8); DPPADipalmitoyl Phosphatidic Acid (CAS # 71065-87-7) and PCEHPhosphatidyl Choline Hydrogenated (EGG) from Japan

NY 874628 June 19, 1992 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:240 874628 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2919.00.5050; 2923.20.0000 Ms. Malvie Wyre Nissho Iwai American Corporation 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10036 RE: The tariff classification of DSPG Dipalmitoyl Phosphatidyl Glycerol (CAS # 67232-82-0); DOPC (CAS # 4235-95-4); DMPA Dimyristoyl Phosphatidic Acid (CAS # 80724-31-8); DPPA Dipalmitoyl Phosphatidic Acid (CAS # 71065-87-7) and PCEH Phosphatidyl Choline Hydrogenated (EGG) from Japan Dear Ms. Wyre: In your letter dated May 20, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable HTS subheading for DSPG Dipalmitoyl Phosphatidyl Glycerol (CAS # 67232-82-0) also known as 1-((((2,3- dihydroxy propoxy) hydroxyphosphinyl) oxy)methyl)-1,2-ethanediyl ester of octadecanoic acid monosodium salt will be 2919.00.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for phosphoric esters and their salts, including lactophosphates; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other. The duty rate will be 3.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable HTS subheading for DOPC (CAS # 4235-95-4) also known as Ethanaminium, 2-(((2,3-bis(1-oxo-9- octadecenyl)oxy)propoxy) hydroxy phosphinyl)oxy-N,N,N trimethyl, hydroxide inner salt will be 2923.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids. The duty rate will be 2.2 cents per kilo plus 4.5 percent ad valorem. The applicable HTS subheading for DMPA Dimyristoyl Phosphatidic Acid (CAS # 80724-31-8) also known as tetradecanoic acid, 1-((phosphonooxy) methyl)1,2-ethanediyl ester sodium salt will be 2919.00.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for phosphoric esters and their salts, including lactophosphates; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other. The duty rate will be 3.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable HTS subheading for DPPA Dipalmitoyl Phosphatidic Acid (CAS # 71065-87-7) also known as Hexadecanoic acid, 1-((phosphonooxy) methyl)-1,2-ethanediyl ester, sodium salt will be 2919.00.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for phosphoric esters and their salts, including lactophosphates; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other. The duty rate will be 3.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable HTS subheading for PCEH Phosphatidyl Choline Hydrogenated (EGG) will be 2923.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids. The duty rate will be 2.2 cents per kilo plus 4.5 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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport