The tariff classification of Amlodipine (CAS-88150-42-9), imported in bulk form, from India

NY L80787 November 29, 2004 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 L80787 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.39.4100 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Amlodipine (CAS-88150-42-9), imported in bulk form, from India Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated November 11, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Amlodipine (which you refer to as “Amlodipine Free Base”), is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits the transmembrane influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle. Amlodipine is indicated for the treatment of hypertension and angina. The applicable subheading for Amlodipine, imported in bulk form, will be 2933.39.4100, Harmonized Tariff of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Compounds containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure: 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 1-888-443-6332. 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