The tariff classification of Potassium Chloride Tablets in dosage form, from India
Issued July 2, 2020 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3004.90.9270
Headings: 3004
Product description
Potassium Chloride, imported in 20 mEq (1500 mg) tablets, is a medicinal preparation containing Potassium Chloride, as the active ingredient. It is indicated for the treatment of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, indigitalis intoxications, and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Potassium Chloride Tablets in dosage form will be 3004.90.9270, 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: Preparations primarily affecting the electrolytic, caloric or water balance: Other.
Full text
N312295 July 2, 2020 CLA-2-30:OT:RR:NC:N3:138 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3004.90.9270 Ms. Paulina Radaczynska BluePoint Laboratories Eastgate Business Park Cork, T45 NF24 Ireland RE: The tariff classification of Potassium Chloride Tablets in dosage form, from India Dear Ms. Radaczynska: In your letter dated June 8, 2020, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Potassium Chloride, imported in 20 mEq (1500 mg) tablets, is a medicinal preparation containing Potassium Chloride, as the active ingredient. It is indicated for the treatment of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, indigitalis intoxications, and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. The applicable subheading for the Potassium Chloride Tablets in dosage form will be 3004.90.9270, 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: Preparations primarily affecting the electrolytic, caloric or water balance: Other.” 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
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