The tariff classification of Adapalene (CAS-106685-40-9) in bulk form, from France

N017544 October 1, 2007 CLA-2-29:RR:E:NC:N2:238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.99.3000 Mr. J. F. Chester 6060 N. Central Expwy, Suite 560 Dallas, TX 75206 RE: The tariff classification of Adapalene (CAS-106685-40-9) in bulk form, from France Dear Mr. Chester: In your letter dated September 20, 2007, on behalf of Galderma Laboratories, L.P., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Adapalene is a topical retinoid primarily used in the treatment of acne. The applicable subheading for the Adapalene in bulk form, will be 2918.99.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Aromatic: Other: Drugs.” Pursuant to General Note 13, HTS, the rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This merchandise may be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and/or The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act), which are administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information on the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as well as The Bioterrorism Act, can be obtained by calling the FDA at 1-888-463-6332, or by visiting their website at www.fda.gov. 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