The tariff classification of dental instruments and implants from Switzerland.
Issued April 5, 1990 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9021.21.4000, 9018.49.8040, 3006.40.0000, 7616.90.0080, 9018.49.4000, 9018.49.8080, 9021.21.8000
Product description
The tariff classification of dental instruments and implants from Switzerland.
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NY 850211 April 5, 1990 CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:119 850211 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9018.49.4000; 9018.49.8080; 9018.49.8040; 9021.21.8000;9021.21.4000; 9018.49.8040; 3006.40.0000; 7616.90.0080 Mr. Matthew G. Shaw Deloitte & Touche One World Trade Center New York, NY 10048-0601 RE: The tariff classification of dental instruments and implants from Switzerland. Dear Mr. Shaw: In your letter dated March 8, 1990, on behalf of The Straumann Company you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted three representative samples (a screw implant, a short tap and an inserting device) and a product catalog showing various dental instruments and dental implants. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications are as follows: HTS Article Provision Subheading Rate Roundburr dental burs 9018.49.4000 6.2% Drills and other instruments 9018.49.8080 4.7% cleaning and appliances used instruments in dental science Hand dental " " 9018.49.8040 4.7% instruments Hollow cylinder artificial teeth 9021.21.8000 9% implants,hollow and parts and screw implants accessories screw implants thereof: other and abutments, all of titanium Protective cap artificial teeth 9021.21.4000 5% for one-part and parts and implant and accessories thereof closure screw, of plastics all of plastic devices used in other instruments 9018.49.8040 4.7% prosthetic pro- and appliances cedure used in dental science gold solder Dental cement 3006.40.0000 3.1% (dental filling) and other dental fillings cassettes for other articles 7616.90.0080 5.7% implants and of aluminum instruments, and trays for cassettes, all of aluminum This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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