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The tariff classification of Leg Lifters from the United Kingdom
Issued September 4, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9021.19.8500
Headings: 9021
Product description
The articles to be imported are Flexible and Rigid Leg Lifters which are used to assist in lifting a weak or casted leg onto a wheelchair footrest or bed. They are "U" shaped devices made of polypropylene webbing with a semi-rigid core or with a metal rod in the center portion and two loop handles.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Flexible and Rigid Leg Lifters will be 9021.19.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for artificial joints and other orthopedic or fracture appliances.
Full text
NY B88207 September 4, 1997 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:1:119 B88207 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9021.19.8500 Mr. Robert Gardenier M.E. Dey & Co. P.O. Box 37165 Milwaukee, WI 53237-0165 RE: The tariff classification of Leg Lifters from the United Kingdom Dear Mr. Gardenier: In your letter dated August 4, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Smith and Nephew Rehabilitation Division, Germantown, WI. The articles to be imported are Flexible and Rigid Leg Lifters which are used to assist in lifting a weak or casted leg onto a wheelchair footrest or bed. They are "U" shaped devices made of polypropylene webbing with a semi-rigid core or with a metal rod in the center portion and two loop handles. The applicable subheading for the Flexible and Rigid Leg Lifters will be 9021.19.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for artificial joints and other orthopedic or fracture appliances... other. The rate of duty will be 2.3 percent. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Jacques Preston at 212-466-5488. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Chief, Metals & Machinery Branch National Commodity Specialist Division
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