The tariff classification of Acetaminophen, imported in measured tablets in both bulk fiber drums and HDPE bottles packaged for retail sale, from India

N049955 January 30, 2009 CLA-2-30:OT:RR:E:NC:N2:238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3004.90.9128 Ms. Erica Rochelle Gardner Granules USA Inc. 111 Howard Blvd., Suite 101 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 RE: The tariff classification of Acetaminophen, imported in measured tablets in both bulk fiber drums and HDPE bottles packaged for retail sale, from India Dear Ms. Gardner: In your letter dated January 26, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Acetaminophen, is an analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drug. You state that the product will be imported in measured tablets packed both in fiber drums for further repacking and distribution, as well as in measured tablets already put up in HDPE bottles for retail sale. The applicable subheading for the Acetaminophen, imported in measured tablets in drums or in bottles, will be 3004.90.9128, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Medicaments… consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale: Other: Other: Other: Medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system: Analgesics, antipyretics and nonhormonal anti-inflammatory agents: Other.” 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