The tariff classification of Deoxycholic Acid (CAS # 83-44-3) from Italy

N286993 June 22, 2017 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:N1:240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.19.9000 Ms. Gabrielle Yen GYMA Laboratories of America, Inc. 135 Cantiague Rock Road Westbury, NY 11590 RE: The tariff classification of Deoxycholic Acid (CAS # 83-44-3) from Italy Dear Ms. Yen: In your letter dated June 05, 2017, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product is Deoxycholic Acid (CAS # 83-44-3). It is also known as 3,12-Dihydroxycholanic acid It will be imported in bulk form. The stated use is indicated to be for the purposes of drug development and research. You indicate that it is not listed in the Pharmaceutical Appendix to the Tariff. The applicable subheading for the Deoxycholic Acid in bulk form will be 2918.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 4 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Paul Hodgkiss at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division