U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 2 HTS codes referenced
Primary HTS Code
3004.90.9260
$4393.6M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
5 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-02 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of Famotidine Oral Suspension from Spain and Penicillamine Capsules in dosage form, from India
N315217 November 10, 2020 CLA-2-30:OT:RR:NC:N3:138 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3004.90.9260; 3004.90.9290 Mr. Pradeep Shah Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 73 Route 31 North Pennington, NJ 08534 RE: The tariff classification of Famotidine Oral Suspension from Spain and Penicillamine Capsules in dosage form, from India Dear Mr. Shah: In your letter dated October 14, 2020, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Famotidine for oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of active duodenal ulcer, active gastric ulcer and nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults. In your letter, you indicated Famotidine Oral Suspension will be imported from India. Penicillamine, imported in 250 mg capsules, is a chelating agent indicated for the treatment of Wilson’s disease, cystinuria, and in patients with severe active rheumatoid arthritis. The applicable subheading for the Famotidine Oral Suspension in dosage form will be 3004.90.9260, 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: Other: Medicaments primarily affecting the digestive system: Other." The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the Penicillamine Capsules in dosage form will be 3004.90.9290, 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: Other: 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 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