The tariff classification of Naproxen (CAS-22204-53-1) imported in bulk form, from Italy

N222956 July 13, 2012 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:N2:238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.99.3000 Ms. Robyn Brunciak Interchem Corporation 120 Route 17, P. O. Box 1579 Paramus, NJ 07652 RE: The tariff classification of Naproxen (CAS-22204-53-1) imported in bulk form, from Italy Dear Ms. Brunciak: In your letter dated June 15, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Naproxen, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) possessing analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is indicated for the treatment of pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness caused by conditions such as kidney stones, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and gout. The applicable subheading for the Naproxen in bulk form will be 2918.99.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Aromatic: Other: Drugs." 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 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 Judy Lee at (646) 733-3033. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division