The tariff classification of Nevirapine (CAS-129618-40-2) and Nelfinavir Mesylate (CAS-159989-65-8), imported in bulk form, from India
Issued August 15, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2933.90.4600, 2933.40.2600
Headings: 2933
Product description
The two subject products, Nevirapine and Nelfinavir Mesylate [the monomethanesulfonate (i.e., “mesylate”) salt of Nelfinavir] are indicated, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, for the treatment of HIV infection.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Nevirapine, imported in bulk form, will be 2933.90.4600, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Other: Aromatic or modified aromatic: Other: Drugs: Anti-infective agents: Other. The applicable subheading for Nelfinavir Mesylate, imported in bulk form, will be 2933.40.2600, HTS, which provides for “Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Compounds containing a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused: Other: Drugs: Other.
Full text
NY H84962 August 15, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 H84962 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.90.4600; 2933.40.2600 Mr. Michael R. Tartaro Byron Chemical Company, Inc. 40-11 23rd Street Long Island City, NY 11101 RE: The tariff classification of Nevirapine (CAS-129618-40-2) and Nelfinavir Mesylate (CAS-159989-65-8), imported in bulk form, from India Dear Mr. Tartaro: In your letter dated August 2, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The two subject products, Nevirapine and Nelfinavir Mesylate [the monomethanesulfonate (i.e., “mesylate”) salt of Nelfinavir] are indicated, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, for the treatment of HIV infection. The applicable subheading for Nevirapine, imported in bulk form, will be 2933.90.4600, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Other: Aromatic or modified aromatic: Other: Drugs: Anti-infective agents: Other." Pursuant to General Note 13, HTS, the rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for Nelfinavir Mesylate, imported in bulk form, will be 2933.40.2600, HTS, which provides for “Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Compounds containing a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused: 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 301-443-1544. 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 212-637-7068. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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