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Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification

Product Name

Bleomycin injection

Technical Reference System Number

235351

Description

The bleomycin injection is an antineoplastic drug in powder form. It is a glycopeptide antibiotic used in the treatment of various cancers. It is available in a single dose vial containing sterile, freeze-dried bleomycin sulphate powder that is equivalent to 15 units of bleomycin.

Analysis and Justification

This product meets the terms and conditions of heading 30.04 of the Harmonized System, and as a medicament containing other antibiotics for human use, and containing other polypeptides, it is classified under classification number 3004.20.00.59.

Decision

In accordance with General Interpretative Rule 1 of the Harmonized System, the bleomycin injection is classified under classification number 3004.20.00.59 of the Customs Tariff.