CLA-2-30:S:N:N7:238 887437
Mr. James A. Arcure
Astra USA, Inc.
P.O. Box 4500
Westborough, MA 01581-4500
RE: The tariff classification of inhalers containing
the bronchodilator drug, Albuterol (CAS# 18559-94-9),
from Sweden
Dear Mr. Arcure:
In your letter dated June 16, 1993, you requested
a tariff classification ruling.
The subject merchandise consists of inhalers
containing Albuterol, a bronchodilator drug.
The applicable subheading for this product will
be 3004.90.6085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), 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: other: other:
medicaments primarily affecting the eyes, ears or
respiratory system: other: other. The rate of duty will
be 6.3 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