The tariff classification of disposable plastic towel clamps from China
Issued February 5, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9018.90.8000
Headings: 9018
Product description
The sample is like locking scissors, except that the ends have small, molded, grooved pads for gripping, not cutting. It is similar in shape to items sold in electronic and other stores for grabbing wires, pulling jammed paper strips out of paper shredders, etc. It is different in the fine detailing of the mold and the use of plastic, instead of metal. Much less force can be used. In fact, both stems snapped off in its trip to us. The molding and the material are consistent with its disposability, which is consistent with its use in surgery due to the extreme concern for infection. In addition, you indicate that the importer primarily deals in medical and surgical supplies. We agree that
CBP rationale
the applicable subheading for the clamps will be 9018.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “other” instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, and veterinary sciences.
Full text
NY H86172 February 5, 2002 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:N1:105 H86172 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9018.90.8000 Mr. Lawrence R. Pilon, Attorney Hodes Keating & Pilon 39 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1020 Chicago, IL 60603-1731 RE: The tariff classification of disposable plastic towel clamps from China Dear Mr. Pilon: In your letter dated January 9, 2002, for disposable plastic towel clamps, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample is like locking scissors, except that the ends have small, molded, grooved pads for gripping, not cutting. It is similar in shape to items sold in electronic and other stores for grabbing wires, pulling jammed paper strips out of paper shredders, etc. It is different in the fine detailing of the mold and the use of plastic, instead of metal. Much less force can be used. In fact, both stems snapped off in its trip to us. The molding and the material are consistent with its disposability, which is consistent with its use in surgery due to the extreme concern for infection. In addition, you indicate that the importer primarily deals in medical and surgical supplies. We agree that the applicable subheading for the clamps will be 9018.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “other” instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, and veterinary sciences. The 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 J. Sheridan at 646-733-3012. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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