CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 E89135
Ms. Joan von Doehren
Interchem Corporation
120 Route 17 North
P.O. Box 1579
Paramus, New Jersey 07653-1579
RE: The tariff classification of Bethanechol chloride (CAS # 590-63-6) from Italy and Lidocaine Base USP (CAS # 137-58-6) from Spain, all imported in bulk form
Dear Ms. von Doehren:
In your letter dated October 20, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Bethanechol chloride, also known as 2-[(Aminocarbonyl)oxy]-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium chloride, is an acyclic carbamate salt indicated for use as a cholinergic. Lidocaine Base USP, also known as Acetamide, 2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-, is a cyclic amide indicated for use as an anesthetic (topical).
The applicable subheading for Bethanechol chloride, imported in bulk form, will be 2924.10.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid: Acyclic amides (including carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Other..... Pursuant to General Note 13 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, this product will be free of duty. The rate of duty in 2000 will remain the same.
The applicable subheading for Lidocaine Base USP, imported in bulk form, will be 2924.29.5700, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid: Cyclic (including carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Aromatic: Other: Drugs: Diethylaminoacetoxylidide (Lidocaine)….. The rate of duty will be free. The rate of duty in 2000 will remain the same.
This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (301) 443-6553.
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 Stephanie Joseph at 212-637-7066.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division