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The tariff classification of a portable insulin infusion pump from South Korea
Issued August 23, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9021.90.8000
Headings: 9021
Product description
The imported DanaDiabecare will slowly pump insulin from a 300 unit reservoir into a diabetic’s blood via an infusion set. Due to its low weight, under 2 ounces, and the fact that each import will include “pump holders for belt and/or bra,” it is clear that the diabetic will routinely carry it on his/her person. Although the Explanatory Note to Harmonized System Heading 8413.11 and 8413.19 indicates it includes “automatic dosage pumps,” EN V-4 to HS 9021 indicates it includes “Appliances...used to support or replace the chemical function of certain organs (e.g., secretion of insulin).”
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this item will be 9021.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “other” appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability.
Full text
NY H84993 August 23, 2001 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:MM:105 H84993 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9021.90.8000 Mr. Christopher C. Johnston, Esq. Sullivan, Stolier & Resor Suite 2600, 909 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70112 RE: The tariff classification of a portable insulin infusion pump from South Korea Dear Mr. Johnston: In your letter, dated August 3, 2001, for Dana Diabecare USA, L.L.C., you requested a tariff classification ruling. No sample was submitted. The imported DanaDiabecare will slowly pump insulin from a 300 unit reservoir into a diabetic’s blood via an infusion set. Due to its low weight, under 2 ounces, and the fact that each import will include “pump holders for belt and/or bra,” it is clear that the diabetic will routinely carry it on his/her person. Although the Explanatory Note to Harmonized System Heading 8413.11 and 8413.19 indicates it includes “automatic dosage pumps,” EN V-4 to HS 9021 indicates it includes “Appliances...used to support or replace the chemical function of certain organs (e.g., secretion of insulin).” The applicable subheading for this item will be 9021.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “other” appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability. 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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