N322666 N3 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Levetiracetam in Sodium Chloride Injection 250mg/50ml from Switzerland

Issued December 3, 2021 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3004.90.9230

Headings: 3004

Product description

Levetiracetam in Sodium Chloride Injection 250 mg/50 mL is an antiepileptic drug indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Levetiracetam in Sodium Chloride Injection 250 mg/50 mL in dosage form will be 3004.90.9230, 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: Medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system: Anticonvulsants, hypnotics and sedatives.

Full text

N322666 December 3, 2021 CLA-2-30:OT:RR:NC:N3:138 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3004.90.9230 Ms. Robyn K. Brunciak WorldGen LLC 120 Route 17 North Paramus, NJ 07652 RE: The tariff classification of Levetiracetam in Sodium Chloride Injection 250mg/50ml from Switzerland Dear Ms. Brunciak: In your letter dated November 8, 2021, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Levetiracetam in Sodium Chloride Injection 250 mg/50 mL is an antiepileptic drug indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy. The applicable subheading for the Levetiracetam in Sodium Chloride Injection 250 mg/50 mL in dosage form will be 3004.90.9230, 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: Medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system: Anticonvulsants, hypnotics and sedatives.” 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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