The tariff classification of Perindopril Erbumine (CAS-107133-36-8), imported in bulk form, from India

NY L87893 October 3, 2005 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 L87893 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.99.9000 Mr. Michael R. Tartaro Byron Chemical Company, Inc. 40-11 23rd Street Long Island City, NY 11101 RE: The tariff classification of Perindopril Erbumine (CAS-107133-36-8), imported in bulk form, from India Dear Mr. Tartaro: In your letter dated September 27, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Perindopril Erbumine (aka Perindopril tert-Butylamine), is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. The applicable subheading for Perindopril Erbumine, imported in bulk form, will be 2933.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Other: Other: Other: Other: Drugs.” 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 are administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number 1-888-463-6332. 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