CLA-2-30:RR:NC:2:238 A88482
Ms. Joan von Doehren
120 Route 17 North
P.O. Box 1579
Paramus, NJ 07653-1579
RE: The tariff classification of granules consisting of
Omeprazole (CAS-73590-58-6), combined with an enteric
coating, imported in bulk form, from Spain
Dear Ms. von Doehren:
In your letter dated August 12, 1996, resubmitted on October
18, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, which you refer to as "Omeprazole
Pellets", consists of granules containing the active ingredient,
Omeprazole (a drug used to depress the secretion of gastric
acid), combined with an enteric coating (the inactive
ingredients). The granules will be imported in bulk form, and,
subsequent to importation, used in the manufacture of delayed-
release capsules.
The applicable subheading for the subject product will be
3003.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: "Medicaments ... consisting of two or
more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic
or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or
packings for retail sale: Other." The rate of duty will be free.
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
Cornelius Reilly at 212-466-5770.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division