CLA-2-30:RR:NC:2:238 D82769
Mr. Gary Selander
A Pharma USA, Inc.
67 Veronica Avenue, Unit 10
Somerset, NJ 08873
RE: The tariff classification of Agoral liquid laxative, put up
in 8 oz.and 16 oz. plastic bottles, from Canada
Dear Mr. Selander:
In your letter dated August 24, 1998, resubmitted on
September 22, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The subject product, Agoral , which is described on the
(submitted) product label as a "Natural Herbal Laxative,"
consists of a prepared laxative, in liquid form, containing
"Standardized Senna Concentrate" as the active ingredient.
According to the aforementioned label, the product is indicated
for relief of occasional constipation.
The applicable subheading for the subject product will be
3004.90.9050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: "[M]edicaments ... 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 digestive
system: Laxatives." The general 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