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Classification of a bentonite clay heat pack from South Korea Dear Mr. Gardenier:
Issued June 2, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Copies to clipboardF8 F86922 (June 2, 2000)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2508.10.0000
Headings: 2508
Product description
Classification of a bentonite clay heat pack from South Korea Dear Mr. Gardenier:
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for bentonite clay heat pack is 2508.10.0000, HTSUS, which provides for bentonite.
Full text
NY F86922 June 2, 2000 CLA-2-25:RR:NC:2:237 F86922 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO: 2508.10.0000 Mr. Robert L. Gardenier M. E. Dey & Company 5007 South Howell Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 60176 RE: Classification of a bentonite clay heat pack from South Korea Dear Mr. Gardenier: Your letter of April 28, 2000 requested a classification ruling on behalf of Smith & Nephew, Germantown, Wisconsin. The heat pack consists of a 9-3/4 x 11-1/2 inch cotton textile pouch filled with bentonite clay. The heat pack is designed to be heated and then secured to the body by means of four attached cotton textile loops for use in heat therapy. The applicable subheading for bentonite clay heat pack is 2508.10.0000, HTSUS, which provides for bentonite. The rate of duty is 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 NIS Frank Cantone at 212-637-7018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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