The tariff classification of Metaxalone (CAS No. 1665-48-1) in bulk form, from China

N300706 October 11, 2018 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:N1:138 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2934.99.3000 Ms. Susan Capie Pharma Advantage LLC 15 Lakeland Avenue Babylon, NY 11702 RE: The tariff classification of Metaxalone (CAS No. 1665-48-1) in bulk form, from China Dear Ms. Capie: In your letter dated September 20, 2018, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant used to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal conditions. It is indicated for the short-term treatment of painful muscle spasms. The applicable subheading for the Metaxalone in bulk from will be 2934.99.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds: Other: Other: Aromatic or modified aromatic: Other: Drugs.” Pursuant to General Note 13, HTS, 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 the 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