Recent CBP NY Rulings
The following are short summaries of recent CBP NY rulings issued by the agency's National Commodity Specialist Division in New York:
N323072: The tariff classification of Clindamycin Phosphate 1% Lotion in dosage form, from Spain
| HTS: 3004.20.0060, Free, "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, containing antibiotics: Other: Other.” |
| Item: Clindamycin Phosphate 1% Lotion, imported in 60 mL, is a topical antibiotic used to treat acne vulgaris. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 14, 2021 |
N323081: The Country of Origin of Skateboards assembled in China
| Origin: Taiwan |
| Item: a skateboard designed for children as young as 2 years old who are learning to skateboard |
| Reason: The manufacturing operations of the skateboard components, specifically the skateboard decks and skateboard trucks, in Taiwan that provide the essence. The addition of Chinese components in China is minor assembly. |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 14, 2021 |
N323107: The tariff classification of a women’s woven jacket from Vietnam
| HTS: 6202.92.9061, 8.9%, Women’s or girls’ overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets), other than those of heading 6204: Anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets): Of cotton: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Women’s. |
| Item: a women’s jacket constructed from 99% cotton, 1% spandex woven fabric |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 14, 2021 |
N322967: The tariff classification of Prucalopride Succinate (CAS No. 179474-85-2) in bulk form, from India
| HTS: 2934.99.3000, Free, “Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds: Other: Other: Aromatic or modified aromatic: Other: Drugs.” |
| Item: Prucalopride Succinate is a serotonin type 4 (5-HT4) receptor agonist used for the treatment of a certain type of constipation called chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 13, 2021 |
N323006: The tariff classification of an adult comic book from Taiwan
| HTS: 4901.99.0093, Free, “Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Containing 49 or more pages each (excluding covers).” |
| Item: An adult-themed comic book. The pages contain both illustrations and text; many of the illustrations are graphic in nature. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 13, 2021 |
N323024: The tariff classification of Glimepiride Tablets in dosage form from India
| HTS: 3004.90.9290, Free, “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: Other.” |
| Item: Glimepiride, imported in 1 mg, 2 mg, and 4 mg tablets, is an anti-diabetic medication. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 13, 2021 |
N323069: The tariff classification of Sumatriptan Succinate Injection in dosage form from India
| HTS 3004.90.9228, Free, “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: Analgesics, antipyretics and non-hormonal anti-inflammatory agents: Other.” |
| Item: Sumatriptan Succinate Injection, imported in 6 mg/0.5 mL, belongs to a group of medications called triptans, or serotonin (5-HT1) agonists. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec.13, 2021 |
N323150: The tariff classification of a ready-to-eat salad from Italy
| HTS: 2005.99.9700, 11.2%, "Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006 . . . other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables . . . other . . . other." |
| Item: a ready-to-eat salad containing a medley of vegetables and tuna, packed in vegetable oil |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 13, 2021 |
N323040: The tariff classification of a wooden ruler wall decoration from China
| HTS: 9031.80.8085, Free, "Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors; parts and accessories thereof: Other instruments, appliances and machines: Other: Other.” Also, 9903.88.01. |
| Item: a wooden ruler wall decoration |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 10, 2021 |
N322913: The country of origin of Doxepin Hydrochloride Capsules USP
| Origin: Italy |
| Item: a tricyclic antidepressant |
| Reason: The mixing of the active ingredient Doxepin Hydrochloride (made in Italy) with the inactive ingredients into the final dosage capsules in India doesn't result in a substantial transformation and the country of origin will be Italy. |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 10, 2021 |