CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 C87946
Ms. Liz Neger
SST Corporation
635 Brighton Road
P.O. Box 1649
Clifton, NJ 07015-1649
RE: The tariff classification of Ofloxacin (CAS-82419-36-1),
imported in bulk form, from India
Dear Ms. Neger:
In your letter dated May 14, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
According to Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 28th
Edition, the subject product, Ofloxacin, is a broad-spectrum
antibacterial agent which is effective against a wide variety of
gram-negative organisms. It is indicated for use in the
treatment of prostatitis, sexually transmitted diseases,
infections of the lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, and
skin, and also applied topically in the treatment of bacterial
corneal ulcers.
The applicable subheading for Ofloxacin, imported in bulk
form, will be 2934.90.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for: "Nucleic acids and their
salts; other heterocyclic compounds: Aromatic or modified
aromatic: Other: Drugs." Pursuant to General Note 13, HTS, 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 Harvey
Kuperstein at 212-466-5770.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division