N024289 N0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Atenolol (CAS-29122-68-7) imported in dosage/tablet form, from India

Issued March 18, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3004.90.9120

Headings: 3004

Product description

The subject product, Atenolol is a medicinal preparation containing Atenolol, a drug indicated for the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris, as the active ingredient.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Atenolol in dosage/tablet form will be 3004.90.9120, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Medicaments … consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses … or in forms or packings for retail sale: Other: Other: Other: Cardiovascular medicaments.

Full text

N024289 March 18, 2008 CLA-2-30:OT:RR:E:NC:N2:238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3004.90.9120 Mr. Colm Moynihan NorthStar Healthcare Limited 3300 Cork Airport Business Park Kinsale Road Cork, Ireland RE: The tariff classification of Atenolol (CAS-29122-68-7) imported in dosage/tablet form, from India Dear Mr. Moynihan: In your letter dated March 6, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Atenolol is a medicinal preparation containing Atenolol, a drug indicated for the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris, as the active ingredient. The applicable subheading for the Atenolol in dosage/tablet form will be 3004.90.9120, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Medicaments … consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses … or in forms or packings for retail sale: Other: Other: Other: Cardiovascular medicaments." 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

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