CLA-2-30:S:N:N7:238 881926
Mr. Jack Ryan
3M Center, Transportation Dept.
P.O. Box 33250
St. Paul, MN 55133-3250
RE: The tariff classification of "Minitran", a nitroglycerin
Transdermal Delivery System from Italy
Dear Mr. Ryan:
In your letter dated January 8, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
"Minitran", is a nitroglycerin Transdermal Delivery System.
The product consists of a plastic film patch coated with an
acrylate based polymer adhesive containing Nitroglycerin as the
active ingredient. When the patch is affixed to the skin
"Minitrans"is designed to provide continuous, controlled release
of nitroglycerin for people suffering from chronic angina.
The applicable subheading for the "Minitran", Transdermal
Delivery System 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), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical
substances ...., 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
Please note that imported merchandise should be marked in
accordance with Section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended
(19 U.S.C. 1304).
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) 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