The tariff classification of Ramipril (CAS-87333-19-5), imported in bulk form, from India

NY K85192 April 15, 2004 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 K85192 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.99.5300 Mr. Michael R. Tartaro Byron Chemical Company, Inc. 40-11 23rd Street Long Island City, NY 11101 RE: The tariff classification of Ramipril (CAS-87333-19-5), imported in bulk form, from India Dear Mr. Tartaro: In your letter dated March 22, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Ramipril, is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, and for the treatment of post-infarction patients who have shown signs of congestive heart failure. The applicable subheading for Ramipril, imported in bulk form, will be 2933.99.5300, HTS, which provides for “Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Other: 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 1-888-443-6332. 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