United States International Trade Commision Rulings And Harmonized Tariff Schedule
faqs.org  Rulings By Number  Rulings By Category  Tariff Numbers
faqs.org > Rulings and Tariffs Home > Rulings By Number > 1995 NY Rulings > NY 806478 - NY 806642 > NY 806503

Previous Ruling Next Ruling
NY 806503




February 8, 1995

CLA-2-30:S:N:N7:238 806503

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 3002.90.5010

Jonathon E. Ericson, Ph.D.
School of Social Ecology
University of California
Irvine, CA 92717-5150

RE: The tariff classification of whole human blood samples from Mexico

Dear Dr. Ericson:

In your letter dated January 17, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The subject merchandise consists of samples of whole human blood, put up in 3-10ml heparinized tubes, which will be used as part of a medical and scientific research project.

The applicable subheading for the subject merchandise will be 3002.90.5010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: "Whole human blood." The general rate of duty will be free.

This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the 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 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 been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire

Previous Ruling Next Ruling

See also: