CLA-2-30:S:N:N7:238 888251
Mr. Thomas G. Slager
Anaquest Inc.
110 Allen Road
PO Box 804
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938-0804
RE: The tariff classification of "Dizac" (diazepam emulsified injection) from
Sweden
Dear Mr. Slagle:
In your letter dated June 17, 1993, resubmitted on July 2, 1993, you
requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject merchandise, "Dizac", is your firm's trade name for an
injectable medicament containing the drug, Diazepam, as the active ingredient.
You indicate that "Dizac" will be packaged for commercial sale in 3mL vials
[ten (10) vials per package].
The applicable subheading for the subject merchandise will be
3004.90.6035, 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 central nervous system: antidepressants, tranquilizers, and other
psychotherapeutic agents. 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