The tariff classification of hyaluronic acid (CAS-9004-61-9) from China.
Issued July 22, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3913.90.2000
Headings: 3913
Product description
The tariff classification of hyaluronic acid (CAS-9004-61-9) from China.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for hyaluronic acid (CAS-9004-61-9) is 3913.90.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for natural polymers and modified natural polymers, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms: other: polysaccharides and their derivatives.
Full text
NY K87872 July 22, 2004 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:237 K87872 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3913.90.2000 Mr. Joseph j. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of hyaluronic acid (CAS-9004-61-9) from China. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated July 2, 2004 you requested a classification ruling for hyaluronic acid (CAS-9004-61-9) in bulk form for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for hyaluronic acid (CAS-9004-61-9) is 3913.90.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for natural polymers and modified natural polymers, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms: other: polysaccharides and their derivatives. The duty is 5.8 percent ad valorem. This article may be subject to regulations of the Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857, phone (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 merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Frank Cantone at 646-733-3038. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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