The tariff classification of 0.9% Sodium Chloride in dosage form, from Romania

N301887 December 13, 2018 CLA-2-30:OT:RR:NC:N3:138 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3004.90.9203 Ms. Robyn K. Brunciak WorldGen LLC 120 Route 17 North Paramus, NJ 07652 RE: The tariff classification of 0.9% Sodium Chloride in dosage form, from Romania Dear Ms. Brunciak: In your letter dated November 20, 2018, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The 0.9% Sodium Chloride will be imported in dosages of 1000 mL, 3000 mL and 5000 mL plastic bags. It is available by prescription only for veterinary use and administered intravenously as a fluid and electrolyte replenishment. The applicable subheading for the 0.9% Sodium Chloride in dosage form will be 3004.90.9203, 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 … or in forms or packings for retail sale: Other: Other: For veterinary use.” 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 the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Judy Lee at judy.h.lee@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division