The tariff classification of Paliperidone (CAS-144598-75-4) and Clopidogrel Bisulfate (CAS-120202-66-6), imported in bulk form, from Spain and Taiwan, respectively

N006862 March 1, 2007 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2934.99.3000 Ms. Inge Forstenzer Ren-Pharm International, Ltd. 350 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 204 Jericho, NY 11753 RE: The tariff classification of Paliperidone (CAS-144598-75-4) and Clopidogrel Bisulfate (CAS-120202-66-6), imported in bulk form, from Spain and Taiwan, respectively Dear Ms. Forstenzer: In your letter dated February 5, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The first product, Paliperidone, is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. The second product, Clopidogrel Bisulfate, is indicated for use as a platelet inhibitor to prevent strokes and heart attacks. The applicable subheading for both products, imported in bulk form, will be 2934.99.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds: Other: Other: Aromatic or modified aromatic: Other: Drugs.” Pursuant to General Note 13, HTSUS, the rate of duty for both products will be free. 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. 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 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