NY 863842
JUN 28 1991
CLA-2-30:S:N:N1:238 863842
Mr. Jerome Schraub
MI-TU Instructional Services Inc.
P.O. Box 346, Alden Manor Branch
Floral Park, N.Y. 11003
RE: The tariff classification of canine health products:
Entromycin Powder, Cerbin-Otic Solution, and Telmintic Powder
from Ireland
Dear Mr. Schraub:
In your letter dated May 1, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification you requested a tariff classification ruling on
behalf of your client, Pitman-Moore, Inc.
The Entromycin Powder containing bacitracin methylene
disalicylate and streptomycin sulfate is used as an oral
antibiotic for dogs. Cerbin-Otic Solution containing propylene
glycol, and malic, benzoic and salicyclic acids is used as an
antiseptic and antifungal solution for dog's ears. Telmintic
Powder containing benzimidazole is a broad spectrum anthelmintic
in predosed packages and is to be mixed in dog food.
The applicable subheading for the Entromycin Powder will be
3004.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other veterinary antibiotics put up in
packings for retail sale. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent
ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Cerbin-Otic Solution and
the Telmintic Powder will be 3004.90.6003, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
medicaments for other veterinary use packaged for retail sale.
The duty will be 6.3 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