CLA-2-30:OT:RR:NC:N1:138
Mr. Pradeep Shah
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
73 Route 31 North
Pennington, NJ 08534
RE: The tariff classification of Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets and Clobetasol Propionate Cream 0.05% in dosage form, from India
Dear Mr. Shah:
In your letter dated November 12, 2018, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide imported in 37.5/25 mg and 75/50 mg tablet form is a combination medicinal preparation containing Triamterene (potassium-sparing diuretic) and Hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic), as the active ingredients. It is indicated for the treatment of hypertension or edema in patients who develop hypokalemia on hydrochlorothiazide alone.
Clobetasol Propionate Cream 0.05% is a medicinal preparation containing Clobetasol Propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid, as the active ingredient. It is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.
The applicable subheading for Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets in dosage form will be 3004.90.9265, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Medicaments … consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses … or in the forms of packings for retail use: Other: Other: Other: Preparations primarily affecting the electrolytic, caloric or water balance: Diuretics.” The rate of duty will be free.
The applicable subheading for Clobetasol Propionate Cream 0.05% in dosage form will be 3004.32.0000, HTSUS, which provides for “Medicaments … consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses … or in forms or packings for retail sale: Other, containing hormones or other products of heading 2937: Containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues.” 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 the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current.
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 [email protected].
Sincerely,
Steven A. Mack
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division