The tariff classification of Estradiol (CAS-50-28-2), imported in bulk form, from Italy

NY M87498 October 25, 2006 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 M87498 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2937.23.5010 Ms. Inge Forstenzer Ren-Pharm International, Ltd. 350 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 204 Jericho, NY 11753 RE: The tariff classification of Estradiol (CAS-50-28-2), imported in bulk form, from Italy Dear Ms. Forstenzer: In your letter dated October 11, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Estradiol, is a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone found in mammals. You state in your letter that it will be used in the manufacture of estradiol vaginal rings, which are indicated for the treatment of symptoms associated with post-menopausal atrophy of the vagina, among other things. The applicable subheading for the subject product, imported in bulk form, will be 2937.23.5010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: Estrogens and progestins: Other: Other: Estrogens.” The rate of duty will be free. 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 http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Harvey Kuperstein at 646-733-3033. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division