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The tariff classification of Icosapent ethyl, CAS No. 86227-47-6, from Taiwan
Issued May 8, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2916.19.5000
Headings: 2916
Product description
Icosapent ethyl, also known as 5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (5Z, 8Z, 11Z, 14Z, 17Z)-, is an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivative. The product is indicated for use to treat high triglyceride levels.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Icosapent ethyl will be 2916.19.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: Other: Other: Other.
Full text
N213776 May 8, 2012 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:2:240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2916.19.5000 Ms. Inge Fostenzer Ren-Pharm International, Ltd. 350 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 204 Jericho, New York 11753 RE: The tariff classification of Icosapent ethyl, CAS No. 86227-47-6, from Taiwan Dear Ms. Forstenzer: In your letter dated April 11, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Icosapent ethyl, also known as 5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (5Z, 8Z, 11Z, 14Z, 17Z)-, is an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivative. The product is indicated for use to treat high triglyceride levels. The applicable subheading for Icosapent ethyl will be 2916.19.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: Other: Other: Other. Pursuant to General Note 13 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, this product will be free of duty. 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 Stephanie Joseph (646) 733-3268. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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