The tariff classification of "Centra-Tab" multi-vitamin/mineral granules, imported in bulk form, from India

NY 804034 December 2, 1994 CLA-2-30:S:N:N7:238 804034 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3003.90.0000 Mr. Michael Swenson Pamol USA, Inc. 68 Veronica Avenue Somerset, NJ 08873-3464 RE: The tariff classification of "Centra-Tab" multi- vitamin/mineral granules, imported in bulk form, from India Dear Mr. Swenson: In your letter dated November 2, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, which you refer to as "Centra Tab", is a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement, in granular form, containiing excipients (e.g., microcrystalline cellulose, povidone) necessary for tabletizing the granules for commercial sale. You indicate that the granules will be imported in bulk form. The applicable subheading for the subject product will be 3003.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: "Medicaments ... consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale: Other." The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (301) 443-6553. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport