CLA-2-94:S:N:N1:119 868691
Mr.Thomas F. Herceg
T.F. Herceg, Inc.
98 Ridge Road
Chester, NY 10918
RE: The tariff classification of patient lifters from Belgium
Dear Mr. Herceg:
In your letter dated November 4, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
Based on the literature furnished, three types of patient
lifters are to be imported: a Hydraulic Mobile Machine, an
Electric Mobile Machine and a Ceiling Mounted System. The Mobile
Machines have a lifting mast mounted on a "U" shaped base on
casters. The Ceiling Mounted System consists of a motor and
steel rails. A total support lifting frame or special Polyester
woven nylon slings can be used with all three mechanisms.
The patient lifters are designed to move people with motor
disabilities from bed to wheelchair, and from wheelchair to
toilet or bath. The lifting frame (Handi-Move frame) can hold
the patient firmly in place without depending on the patient's
muscles.
The applicable subheading for the patient lifters will be
9402.90.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for medical, surgical, dental or
veterinary furniture. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent
Based on the information you have furnished, the patient
lifters described above will be eligible for a free rate of duty
as articles specially designed or adapted for the use or benefit
of physically or mentally handicapped persons in subheading
9817.00.9600, HTS. All applicable entry requirements must be met
including the filing of form ITA-362P. Please note that this
free provision does not apply to parts.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the 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