The tariff classification of Chlorpropamide (CAS-94-20-2), imported inbulk form, from Canada and England

NY A89467 December 2, 1996 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 A89467 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2935.00.6000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of Chlorpropamide (CAS-94-20-2), imported in bulk form, from Canada and England Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated November 5, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Chlorpropamide, which has the chemical name of 4-chloro-N-[(propylamino)carbonyl]benzenesulfonamide, is an antidiabetic drug. The applicable subheading for Chlorpropamide, imported in bulk form, will be 2935.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: "Sulfonamides: Other: Drugs: Other." Pursuant to General Note 13, HTS, the rate of duty will be free. This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (301) 443-6553. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Cornelius Reilly at 212-466-5770. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division