This ruling has been modified and is no longer current.
Superseded by {H254033}.
The tariff classification of a stretcher cover, a gurney cover, a blood pressure sleeve and a strap assembly from China.
Issued December 13, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardI8 I88978 (December 13, 2002)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6307.90.9889
Headings: 6307
Product description
The stretcher cover is made of nonwoven spun bonded polypropylene fabric coated on one side with polyethylene. The ends are folded over and sewn to form pockets to hold the cover on the stretcher. It features textile strap handles The gurney cover is constructed of nonwoven spun bonded polypropylene fabric coated on one side with polyethylene. It features two web fabric straps with a plastic buckle and strap handles. The blood pressure sleeve is composed of a nonwoven spun bonded polypropylene textile fabric panel coated on one side with polyethylene. The sides are seamed to form a tubular shape article with an elasticized opening at each end. It features a clear plastic window. The strap assembly is constructed of twelve adjustable web fabric straps with plastic buckles. The straps are assembled together to form an adjustable strap to cover a patient’s head, shoulders, chest, abdomen, pelvic, thigh and leg areas. The straps are made of nylon webbing fabric.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the stretcher cover, gurney cover, blood pressure sleeve and strap assembly will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles .
Full text
NY I88978 December 13, 2002 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:351 I88978 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Ms. Nancy L. Rice Kappler USA 115 Grimes Drive Guntersville, AL 35976 RE: The tariff classification of a stretcher cover, a gurney cover, a blood pressure sleeve and a strap assembly from China. Dear Ms. Rice: In your letter dated November 25, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples are being returned as requested. The samples submitted are a disposable stretcher cover, a disposable gurney cover, a disposable blood pressure sleeve and a strap assembly to be used to secure patients. The stretcher cover is made of nonwoven spun bonded polypropylene fabric coated on one side with polyethylene. The ends are folded over and sewn to form pockets to hold the cover on the stretcher. It features textile strap handles The gurney cover is constructed of nonwoven spun bonded polypropylene fabric coated on one side with polyethylene. It features two web fabric straps with a plastic buckle and strap handles. The blood pressure sleeve is composed of a nonwoven spun bonded polypropylene textile fabric panel coated on one side with polyethylene. The sides are seamed to form a tubular shape article with an elasticized opening at each end. It features a clear plastic window. The strap assembly is constructed of twelve adjustable web fabric straps with plastic buckles. The straps are assembled together to form an adjustable strap to cover a patient’s head, shoulders, chest, abdomen, pelvic, thigh and leg areas. The straps are made of nylon webbing fabric. The applicable subheading for the stretcher cover, gurney cover, blood pressure sleeve and strap assembly will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles . . . Other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem. The rate of duty for the year 2003 will be the same. 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 Mitchel Bayer at 646-733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of a jewelry case and accessories from China
Revocation of NY N087915, NY N018628, NY M80150, NY J83474, NY H87607, NY G86716, NY H82730, NY G88263, NY G84567, NY C89303, NY A87718, NY 886254, and NY 869451; tariff classification of textile backseat automobile organizers
Revocation of NY N293709, NY N295394 and NY N298740; Classification of textile hanging shelves
The tariff classification of a filtered face mask bandana and gaiter from China
The tariff classification of a stuffed decorative gnome from China
The tariff classification of polyester felt bear hamper for laundry or toys from China
Classification and country of origin determination for a dog blanket; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(5); last country in which an important assembly or manufacturing process occurs
The tariff classification of a stuffed decorative gnome from China
The tariff classification of shoe covers from China
The tariff classification of a game mat and bag from China
Follow I88978
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.