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The tariff classification of an intraocular lens
Issued April 4, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9021.39.0000
Headings: 9021
Product description
The manufacturer is AMO Puerto Rico. The sample is an intraocular lens which is surgically implanted posterior to the iris to replace the optical function of the natural crystalline lens. It is sold in single sterile packs. Intraocular lenses are cited as an example in Explanatory Note III-A-2 to Harmonized System Heading 9021.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the intraocular lens will be 9021.39.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “other” artificial parts of the body.
Full text
NY H89941 April 4, 2002 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:N1:105 H89441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9021.39.0000 Ms. Iliana G. Fuller Allergan 2525 Dupont Drive P.O. Box 19534 Irvine, CA 92623-9534 RE: The tariff classification of an intraocular lens Dear Ms. Fuller: In your letter dated March 25, 2002, for Sensar (Acrylic IOL), you requested a tariff classification ruling. The manufacturer is AMO Puerto Rico. The sample is an intraocular lens which is surgically implanted posterior to the iris to replace the optical function of the natural crystalline lens. It is sold in single sterile packs. Intraocular lenses are cited as an example in Explanatory Note III-A-2 to Harmonized System Heading 9021. The applicable subheading for the intraocular lens will be 9021.39.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “other” artificial parts of the body. 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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