The tariff classification of Nefazodone (CAS-83366-66-9) and NefazodoneHydrochloride (CAS-82752-00-6), imported in bulk form, from Italy; andAzithromycin (CAS-83905-01-5), Enalapril (75847-73-3) and Enalapril Maleate(CAS-76095-16-

NY C88143 July 13, 1998 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 C88143 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.59.4500; 2941.50.0000; 2933.90.5300 Ms. Liz Neger SST Corporation 635 Brighton Road P.O. Box 1649 Clifton, NJ 07015-1649 RE: The tariff classification of Nefazodone (CAS-83366-66-9) and Nefazodone Hydrochloride (CAS-82752-00-6), imported in bulk form, from Italy; and Azithromycin (CAS-83905-01-5), Enalapril (75847-73-3) and Enalapril Maleate (CAS-76095-16- 4), imported in bulk form, from India Dear Ms. Neger: In your letter dated May 12, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The first two products, Nefazodone and Nefazodone Hydrochloride (the hydrochloride salt of Nefazodone), are indicated for use as antidepressants. The third product, Azithromycin, is a semisynthetic derivative of Erythromycin, which is a naturally occurring macrolide antibiotic. It is indicated for use as an antibacterial drug. The fourth and fifth products, Enalapril (the ethyl ester of Enalaprilat, a long- acting angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) and Enalapril Maleate (the maleate salt of Enalapril), are indicated for use in the treatment of hypertension. The applicable subheading for Nefazodone and Nefazodone Hydrochloride, imported in bulk form, will be 2933.59.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: "Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero- atom(s) only: Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure: Other: Drugs: Aromatic or modified aromatic: Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents." Pursuant to General Note 13, HTS, the rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for Azithromycin, imported in bulk form, will be 2941.50.0000, HTS, which provides for: "Antibiotics: Erythromycin and its derivatives; salts thereof." The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for Enalapril and Enalapril Maleate, imported in bulk form, will be 2933.90.5300, HTS, which provides for: "Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero- atom(s) only: Other: Aromatic or modified aromatic: Other: Drugs: Cardiovascular drugs: Other." Pursuant to General Note 13, HTS, the rate of duty will be free. This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is administered by the U.S. 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 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 Harvey Kuperstein at 212-466-5770. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division