HQ 083820: Classification of Isosorbide Dinitrate 25/Lactose 75, a productof Switzerland.

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                          HQ 083820

                          June 2,1989

CLA-2 CO:R:C:G 083820 H

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF: No:  3003.90.0000.

Ms. Joan von Doehren
Interchem Corporation
120 RT  17 North, Suite  115
Paramus, N.J.  076652

RE: Classification of Isosorbide Dinitrate 25/Lactose 75, a product
of Switzerland.

Dear Ms. von Doehren:

        This is in reference to your February 3, 1989,  inquiry on
the tariff classification of certain chemicals, including
Isosorbide Dinitrate 25/Lactose 75, under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).

FACTS:
        Isosorbide Dinitrate is defined as a coronary vasodilator. 
It is understood that this formulation uses lactose as a stabilizer
and diluent.

 

ISSUE:
         The classification of Isosorbide Dinitrate 25/Lactose 75
under the HTSUS.

LAW AND ANALYSIS:

           Classification under the HTSUS is governed by the
General Rules of Interpretation (GRI). GRI 1 provides that
classification is determined first in accordance with the headings
and relative Section and Chapter Notes. The Explanatory Notes to
the HTSUS constitute the official interpretation of the HTSUS at
the international level.

         The Explanatory Notes to heading 3003 state that the
heading includes preparations containing a single pharmaceutical
substance together with an excipient, sweetening agent,
agglomerating agent, etc.

                               '2HOLDING:

          isosorbide Dinitrate 25/Lactose 75 is classifiable under
the provision for Medicaments consisting of two or more
constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or
                                             doses or in forms or
prophylactic uses, not put up in measured
packings for retail sale, other, in subheading 3003.90.0000? 
HTSUS, dutiable at the rate of 6 percent ad valorem. 
                               Sincerely,~ 
                                    Durant, Dire~or
                               John    .    Rulin s Division
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