The tariff classification of Bendamustine Hydrochloride, imported in bulk form, from India

N227083 August 8, 2012 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:N2:238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.99.7500 Ms. Robyn Brunciak Interchem Corporation 120 Route 17 North, P.O. Box 1579 Paramus, NJ 07652 RE: The tariff classification of Bendamustine Hydrochloride, imported in bulk form, from India Dear Ms. Brunciak: In your letter dated July 11, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Bendamustine Hydrochloride, is a chemotherapy agent. It is indicated for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and in patients with indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin’s symphoma that has progressed during or within six months of treatment with rituximab or a rituximab-containing regimen. The applicable subheading for Bendamustine Hydrochloride in bulk form will be 2933.99.7500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Other: Other: Aromatic or modified aromatic: Other: Drugs: 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). 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. 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