The tariff classification of Sodium Nitroprusside (CAS-13755-38-9) in bulk form, from Japan

N018855 October 30, 2007 CLA-2-28:OT:RR:NC:N2:238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2837.20.5100 Mr. Joseph Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Sodium Nitroprusside (CAS-13755-38-9) in bulk form, from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated October 11, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Sodium Nitroprusside is a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is generally used to immediately reduce blood pressure in patients who are experiencing an emergency hypertension. The applicable subheading for the Sodium Nitroprusside in bulk form, will be 2837.20.5100, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides: Complex cyanides: Other.” The rate of duty will be 1.7 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This merchandise may be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and/or The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act), which are administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information on the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as well as The Bioterrorism Act, can be obtained by calling the FDA at 1-888-463-6332, or by visiting their website at www.fda.gov. 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 Harvey Kuperstein at 646-733-3033. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division