CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:N2:238
Ms. Robyn Brunciak
InterChem Corporation
120 Route 17 North
P.O. Box 1579
Paramus, NJ 07652
RE: The tariff classification of Ceftiofur Sodium (CAS-104010-37-9), imported in bulk form, from Italy
Dear Ms. Brunciak:
In your letter dated September 20, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, Ceftiofur Sodium, is a semi-synthetic third generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is indicated for veterinary use as an antibacterial drug.
The applicable subheading for Ceftiofur Sodium, imported in bulk form, will be 2941.90.5000 , Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Antibiotics: 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 World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
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 (646) 733-3033.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division