The tariff classification of Betaxolol Hydrochloride (CAS No. 63659-19-8) in bulk form, from Italy

N302099 December 20, 2018 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:N3:138 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2922.19.0900 Ms. Robyn K. Brunciak Interchem Corporation 120 Route 17 North P.O. Box 1579 Paramus, NJ 07652 RE: The tariff classification of Betaxolol Hydrochloride (CAS No. 63659-19-8) in bulk form, from Italy Dear Ms. Brunciak: In your letter dated December 6, 2018, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Betaxolol Hydrochloride is a cardioselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent used in the treatment of hypertension and glaucoma. The applicable subheading for the Betaxolol Hydrochloride in bulk form will be 2922.19.0900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Oxygen-function amino-compounds: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof: Other: Aromatic: 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 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