The tariff classification of Amlodipine (CAS-88150-42-9), in bulk form, from India

NY E81557 May 13, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 E81557 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.39.4100 Mr. Michael Tartaro Byron Chemical Company, Inc. 40-11 23rd Street Long Island City, NY 11101 RE: The tariff classification of Amlodipine (CAS-88150-42-9), in bulk form, from India Dear Mr. Tartaro: In your letter dated May 3, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Amlodipine, is a cardiovascular drug indicated for use in the treatment of hypertension and angina. The applicable subheading for Amlodipine, imported in bulk form, will be 2933.39.4100, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for A[H]eterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Compounds containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure: Other: Other: 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 301-443-1544. 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 212-637-7068. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division