CLA-2-90:S:N:N3:119 810891
Mr. Marty Langtry
Tower Group International, Inc.
2400 Marine Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90278-1103
RE: The tariff classification of cataract scalpels from Japan
Dear Mr. Langtry:
In your letter dated May 19, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Oasis Medical, Inc., Glendora,
CA.
The four instruments to be imported are a tunnel blade scalpel, a
keratome scalpel, a wound enlargement scalpel and a groove blade scalpel.
All four scalpels have stainless steel blades with aluminum handles and
measure approximately 4.5 inches in length. They are nonelectric hand
instruments designed for and used exclusively in cataract surgery.
The applicable subheading for the cataract scalpels will be
9018.50.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other ophthalmic instruments and appliances and parts and
accessories thereof. The rate of duty will be 8 percent.
The cataract scalpels described above are eligible for free entry under
the provision for articles specially designed or adapted for the use or
benefit of the blind or other physically or mentally handicapped
persons... other, in subheading 9817.00.96, HTS. All applicable entry
requirements must be met including the filing of form ITA-362P.
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