N327288 N3 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Cyanocobalamin Injection in dosage form, from France

Issued August 18, 2022 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3004.50.5020

Headings: 3004

Product description

Cyanocobalamin Injection, imported in 1,000 mcg/mL, 10,000 mcg/10 mL, and 30,000 mcg/30 mL vials, is a synthetic form of Vitamin B12. It is indicated for the treatment of Vitamin B12 deficiencies due to malabsorption which may be associated with Addisonian (pernicious) anemia, gastrointestinal pathology, small bowel bacterial overgrowth, fish tapeworm infestation, malignancy of the pancreas or bowel and folic acid deficiency.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Cyanocobalamin Injection in dosage form will be 3004.50.5020, 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 containing vitamins or other products of heading 2936: Other: Other: Single vitamins: Other.

Full text

N327288 August 18, 2022 CLA-2-30:OT:RR:NC:N3:138 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3004.50.5020 Mrs. Rhona M. Keeler NorthStar Healthcare 3300 Cork Airport Business Park Kinsale Road, Cork T12 XN72 Ireland RE: The tariff classification of Cyanocobalamin Injection in dosage form, from France Dear Mrs. Keeler: In your letter dated July 26, 2022, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Cyanocobalamin Injection, imported in 1,000 mcg/mL, 10,000 mcg/10 mL, and 30,000 mcg/30 mL vials, is a synthetic form of Vitamin B12. It is indicated for the treatment of Vitamin B12 deficiencies due to malabsorption which may be associated with Addisonian (pernicious) anemia, gastrointestinal pathology, small bowel bacterial overgrowth, fish tapeworm infestation, malignancy of the pancreas or bowel and folic acid deficiency. The applicable subheading for the Cyanocobalamin Injection in dosage form will be 3004.50.5020, 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 containing vitamins or other products of heading 2936: Other: Other: Single vitamins: 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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