N277232 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Linezolid tablets and Trazodone Hydrochloride tablets in dosage form, from India

Issued July 29, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3004.90.9110, 3004.90.9135

Headings: 3004

Product description

Linezolid tablets imported in 600 mg, is a medicinal preparation containing linezolid, a synthetic antibacterial agent, as the active ingredient. It is indicated for the treatment of various bacterial infections. Trazodone Hydrochloride tablets imported in 50 mg, 100 mg and 150 mg, is a medicinal preparation containing Trazodone Hydrochloride, an antidepressant, as the active ingredient. It is indicated for the treatment of depression.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Linezolid tablets in dosage form will be 3004.90.9110, 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: Anti-infective medicaments: Other. The applicable subheading for the Trazodone Hydrochloride tablets in dosage form will be 3004.90.9135, 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: Medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system: Antidepressants, tranquilizers, and other psychotherapeutic agents.

Full text

N277232 July 29, 2016 CLA-2-30:OT:RR:NC:N2:238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3004.90.9110; 3004.90.9135 Mr. Pradeep Shah Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 73 Route 31 North Pennington, NJ 08534 RE: The tariff classification of Linezolid tablets and Trazodone Hydrochloride tablets in dosage form, from India Dear Shah: In your letter dated July 8, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Linezolid tablets imported in 600 mg, is a medicinal preparation containing linezolid, a synthetic antibacterial agent, as the active ingredient. It is indicated for the treatment of various bacterial infections. Trazodone Hydrochloride tablets imported in 50 mg, 100 mg and 150 mg, is a medicinal preparation containing Trazodone Hydrochloride, an antidepressant, as the active ingredient. It is indicated for the treatment of depression. The applicable subheading for the Linezolid tablets in dosage form will be 3004.90.9110, 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: Anti-infective medicaments: Other." The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the Trazodone Hydrochloride tablets in dosage form will be 3004.90.9135, 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: Medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system: Antidepressants, tranquilizers, and other psychotherapeutic agents.” 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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