CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:238 887818
2933.90.5300
Mr. Thomas Staub
R.A.V. Services Inc.
147-22 Farmers Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11434
RE: The tariff classification of Captopril (CAS# 62571-86-2), Cyclobenzaprine
(CAS# 6202-23-9), Clozapine (CAS# 5786-21-0), Diclofenac Sodium (CAS# 15307-
79-6), and Enalapril (CAS# 76095-16-4), all imported in bulk form, from Spain
Dear Mr. Staub:
In your letter dated May 7, 1993, received June 29, 1993, on behalf of
Medichem Tradex S.A., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Captopril is an anti-hypertensive drug; Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle-
relaxant drug; Clozapine is an anti-psychotic drug; Diclofenac Sodium is an
anti-inflammatory drug; and Enalapril is an anti-hypertensive drug.
The applicable subheading for Captopril will be 2933.90.9000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for heterocyclic
compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only; nucleic acids and their salts:
other: other: other: drugs. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Cyclobenzaprine will be 2921.49.4000, HTS,
which provides for aromatic monoamines and their derivatives; salts thereof:
other: other: drugs: other. The rate of duty will be 8.2 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Clozapine will be 2933.90.5700, HTS, which
provides for heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only; nucleic
acids and their salts: other: aromatic or modified aromatic: other: drugs:
drugs primarily affecting the central nervous system: antidepressants,
tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents: Clozapine; and Droperidol.
The rate of duty will be 6.6 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Diclofenac Sodium will be 2922.49.2500,
HTS, which provides for amine-acids and their esters, other than those
containing more than one kind of oxygen function; salts thereof: other:
aromatic: other: drugs. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Enalapril will be 2933.90.5300, HTS, which
provides for heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only; nucleic
acids and their salts: other: aromatic or modified aromatic: other: drugs:
cardiovascular drugs: other. The rate of duty will be 8 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, MD
20857, telephone number (202) 857-8400.
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