The tariff classification of Ezogabine (CAS-150812-12-7) in bulk form, from Italy

N182098 September 21, 2011 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:N2:238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2924.29.6250 Ms. Inge Forstenzer Ren-Pharm International, Ltd 350 Jericho Turnpike Suite No. 204 Jericho, NY 11753 RE: The tariff classification of Ezogabine (CAS-150812-12-7) in bulk form, from Italy Dear Ms. Forstenzer: In your letter dated August 15, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Ezogabine (“Retigabine” is INN) is an anticonvulsant indicated for the treatment of partial onset epilepsy. The applicable subheading for Ezogabine imported in bulk form, will be 2924.29.6250, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid: Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Aromatic: Other: Drugs: Other: Other." Pursuant to General Note 13, HTSUS, 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 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 the National Import Specialist at (646) 733-3033. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division