CLA-2-30:S:N:N1:238 868637
Ms. Maryanne S. Zebrowski
Lederle Laboratories
Pearl River, NY 10965
RE: The tariff classification of Prostep, a transdermal adhesive
patch impregnated with nicotine from Ireland
Dear Ms. Zebrowski:
In your letter dated November 5, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Prostep, is a transdermal adhesive patch impregnated with
nicotine. The patch is applied to the skin and provides a
continuous release of nicotine for people who want to stop
smoking. Nicotine is an alkaloid that is used as a smoking
deterrent as well as other drug uses.
The applicable subheading for the Prostep will be
3005.10.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar
articles (for example dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices),
..., adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive
layer, coated or impregnated with pharmaceutical substances. The
rate of duty will be 2.4 percent ad valorem.
This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the
Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (202)
443-3380.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport