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The tariff classification of a Suture Removal Kit – item 100124 from China
Issued September 27, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Copies to clipboardM8 M86524 (September 27, 2006)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9018.90.8000
Headings: 9018
Product description
Per the sample, it is packaged sterile, for single use. It is labeled as a Suture Removal Kit, Item 100124. It contains “1 Forceps, 1 Scissors, 2 Gauze Sponges, 1 PVP Prep Pad and 1 Alcohol Prep Pad.”
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Suture Removal Kit will be 9018.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “other” instruments and appliances used in the medical, surgical or veterinary sciences.
Full text
NY M86524 September 27, 2006 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:N1:105 M86524 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9018.90.8000 Mr. J. R. Landa Unit International, Inc. 644 Cesery Blvd., Suite 200 Jacksonville, FL 32211 RE: The tariff classification of a Suture Removal Kit – item 100124 from China Dear Mr. Landa: In your letter dated August 21, 2006, for PSS World Medical Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was submitted. Per the sample, it is packaged sterile, for single use. It is labeled as a Suture Removal Kit, Item 100124. It contains “1 Forceps, 1 Scissors, 2 Gauze Sponges, 1 PVP Prep Pad and 1 Alcohol Prep Pad.” The applicable subheading for the Suture Removal Kit will be 9018.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “other” instruments and appliances used in the medical, surgical or veterinary sciences. The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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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