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:
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N344223: The tariff classification of Bumetanide Vials in dosage form, from India
| HTS: 3004.90.9268, free, “Medicaments … consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses … or in the forms of packings for retail use: Other: Other: Other: Preparations primarily affecting the electrolytic, caloric or water balance: Diuretics: Other.” |
| Item: Bumetanide, imported in dosage vials of 1 mg/4 mL and 2.5 mg/10 mL, is a loop diuretic with a rapid onset and short duration of action. It is indicated for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 18, 2024 |
N344224: The tariff classification of Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine Vials in dosage form, from India
| HTS: 3004.90.9259, 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 digestive system: Other.” |
| Item: Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine, imported in 150 mg/ 5 mL vials, is an intravenously administered antiemetic drug. It is indicated for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatment. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 18, 2024 |
N344427: The tariff classification and status under the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA), of a grease fitting from Columbia
| HTS: 8487.90.0080, 3.9%, “Machinery parts, not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, and not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter: Other: Other.” |
| CTPA Eligibility: Yes |
| Item: A grease fitting with a 7/16-inch hex, a 1/8-inch by 27 PTF thread, and a 21/32-inch overall length. The grease fitting is screwed into machinery or components that require periodic lubrication. It has a threaded end and a nipple designed to seal against a grease gun coupler. Within the fitting is a spring-loaded check ball to prevent leakage and to prevent dirt or contaminants from entering the machine component. When pressure is applied, the spring-loaded mechanism allows lubricant to flow into the component. Additional part numbers of different threads, lengths, diameters, etc., will be manufactured using the same sourcing and operational steps. The subject grease fitting is manufactured in Colombia. The process begins with forming the body which is machined from hexagonal steel bars sourced from Spain. Chinese wire is coiled into a spring, which is then inserted with a Chinese-sourced steel ball into the body to complete the grease fitting. |
| Reason: The goods described above qualify for CTPA preferential tariff treatment, because they will meet the requirements of Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. General Note 34(b)(ii). The grease fitting, part number GH1010, will therefore be eligible for preferential treatment under the CTPA upon compliance with 19 CFR § 10.3026, and all applicable laws, regulations, and agreements. |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 18, 2024 |
N344443: The tariff classification of Fluocinonide Topical Solution USP, 0.05% in dosage form, from Italy
| HTS: 3004.32.0000, 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 hormones or other products of heading 2937: Containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues.” |
| Item: Fluocinonide Topical Solution USP, 0.5% is a synthetic corticosteroid that is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses in patients 12 years of age or older. The Fluocinonide Topical Solution will be exported from India and the country of origin is Italy. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 18, 2024 |
N344462: The tariff classification of an electrical connector cap from China
| HTS: 8538.90.8180, 9903.88.01, 3.5% + 25%, "Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other." |
| Item: The merchandise under consideration is the Dust Cap which is a nickel plated brass female cap having a 3.1 inch chain and specially keyed for use with a male BNC electrical connector. In use, the subject cap is fitted onto precision electrical connectors to prevent damage and corrosion. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 18, 2024 |
N344537: The tariff classification of door flat jambs from Brazil
| HTS: 4409.10.0500, 3.2%, Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, molded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed: Coniferous: Wood continuously shaped along any of its ends, whether or not also continuously shaped along any of its edges or faces, all the foregoing whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed. |
| Item: The jambs are constructed of solid pine (a coniferous wood) wood. The jambs are generally rectangular and measure approximately 11/16” in thickness, 4 5/8” in width, and 81” in length. The wood is end-jointed -- specifically, finger-jointed -- several times throughout its length. There are six contoured, squared grooves that run continuously along the back of the jamb. There is a protrusion on each edge that also runs continuously along the length of the board. Finally, the jambs are rabbeted -- continuously shaped with a step cut -- across one end. In their assembled condition, the jambs combined with a shorter top board will form a door frame. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 18, 2024 |
N344538: The tariff classification of a nozzle set from China or Taiwan
| HTS: 8481.80.5090, 9903.88.03, 3% + 25%, Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances…Other appliances: Hand operated: Of other materials: Other. |
| Item: The Orbit 3 piece Nozzle with Stainless Wand Set, which consists of two nozzles described as multi pattern and adjustable nozzles, and a wand. The manually actuated nozzles are constructed primarily of zinc and feature a rubber coated head. The manually actuated wand primarily consists of a rubber coated head positioned on a tube. The articles are each designed to be joined to a water hose and in operation, control the flow water. The three articles are packaged together ready for retail sale. |
| Reason: The merchandise packaged in item number 1807261 would not be classified as a set, as the set does not consist of at least two different articles that are classified in different headings. The three articles are classified within heading 8481, which provides for taps, cocks, valves and similar for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof. Accordingly, the three articles must be classified individually in accordance with GRI 1, which provides that classification is determined according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 18, 2024 |
N344592: The tariff classification of a maple syrup extraction kit from China
| HTS: 3917.40.0095, 9903.88.02, 5.3% + 25%, tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics: fittings: other. |
| Item: The kit is identified as an “Ultimate Maple Syrup Tapping Kit” and contains the following items: Ten ABS plastic elbow fittings (spouts) Ten 3-foot lengths of LDPE tubing Six polyester (felt) filters Five recipe cards One instruction card |
| Reason: The imported maple syrup extraction kit contains articles that are used to extract and use maple syrup. The ABS plastic elbow fittings (spouts) provide the essential character of the set. |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 18, 2024 |
N344714: The tariff classification of nutcracker figurines from China
| HTS: 9505.10.2500, free, "Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: Christmas ornaments: Other: Other.” |
| Item: The Dog Nutcracker Figurine, and the Buffalo Nutcracker Figurine; both items are approximately 12” tall and are composed predominantly of polyresin and stone powder. The Dog Nutcracker Figurine is dressed as a traditional king nutcracker holding a scepter and wearing a crown. The Buffalo Nutcracker Figurine is dressed as a traditional soldier nutcracker “standing at attention” wearing a tall black hat and boots while holding a baton. He also has a sprig of holly leaves and berries “pinned” to the side of his hat. The items will be marketed and sold exclusively as decorations for the Christmas holiday. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 18, 2024 |
N344216: The tariff classification of Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets in dosage form, from India
| HTS: 3004.90.9221, 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: Cardiovascular medicaments: Other.” |
| Item: Candesartan Cilexetil, imported in 16 mg and 32 mg tablets, is a prodrug that is hydrolyzed to Candesartan during absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. It is a selective AT1 subtype angiotensin II receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of hypertension, systolic hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, and delay progression of diabetic nephropathy. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Dec. 17, 2024 |