The tariff classification of Ondansetron Hydrochloride (CAS-103639-04-9), imported in bulk form, from China

NY I82255 June 14, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 I82255 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.29.2000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-9160 RE: The tariff classification of Ondansetron Hydrochloride (CAS-103639-04-9), imported in bulk form, from China Dear Mr. Chivini. : In your letter dated May 17, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Ondansetron Hydrochloride, is indicated for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. The applicable subheading for Ondansetron Hydrochloride, imported in bulk form, will be 2933.29.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ”Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure: Other: Aromatic or modified aromatic: Other: Drugs.” 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 646-733-3033. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division