CLA-2-90:S:N:Nl:119 860228
Ms. Ann M. Williams
RE: The tariff classification of a pediatric immobilization system from Canada
Dear Ms. Williams:
In your letter dated January 31, 1991, on behalf of Octostop
Enterprises Inc., Quebec, Canada, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Based on the information you have furnished the articles to
be imported are a wood board with a covering of foam and plastic
and two octagonal plastic end units which contain lead
counterweights. These parts appear to be the main components of
a pediatric immobilization system used to maintain a child in a
fixed position during certain medical procedures. The system can
be used not only for X-ray but for magnetic resonance imaging or
other medical procedures that require that the child remain
immobile.
The applicable subheading for- the pediatric immobilization
system will be 9018.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for instruments and
appliances used in medical, surgical dental or veterinary
sciences... parts and accessories thereof: other: other. The
duty rate will be 7.9 percent.
Goods classifiable under subheading 9018.90.8000, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
5.5% rate of duty under the United States-Canada Free Trade
Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177
of tile Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director,
New York Seaport