The tariff classification of Wire Drivers from the Slovak Republic
Issued April 11, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9018.90.6000
Headings: 9018
Product description
The Disposable S and S Wire Driver is also known as a Surgical Drill. Like an ordinary drill, it does rotate at high speed a metal object ( in this case a wire between .03 to .07 inch in diameter) into a hard material (in this case mostly small bones). It is disposable with the battery sealed inside and is sold in a sterile package. This clearly identifies it as specially designed for medical purposes. We agree that it is classified in HTS heading 9018; specifically,
CBP rationale
the applicable subheading for this item will be 9018.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “other” electro-surgical instruments and appliances.
Full text
NY F84249 April 11, 2000 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:MM:105 F84249 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9018.90.6000 Mr. Frank Sefcik S and S Orthopedic, Ltd 701 Westmount Drive Asheboro, NC 27203 RE: The tariff classification of Wire Drivers from the Slovak Republic Dear Mr. Sefcik: In your letter, dated March 10, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. No sample, but a two sided color flyer was provided. The Disposable S and S Wire Driver is also known as a Surgical Drill. Like an ordinary drill, it does rotate at high speed a metal object ( in this case a wire between .03 to .07 inch in diameter) into a hard material (in this case mostly small bones). It is disposable with the battery sealed inside and is sold in a sterile package. This clearly identifies it as specially designed for medical purposes. We agree that it is classified in HTS heading 9018; specifically, the applicable subheading for this item will be 9018.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “other” electro-surgical instruments and appliances. The general rate of duty will be free. 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 James Sheridan at 212-637-7037. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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