CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 860127
Ms. Ann M. Williams
A.N. Deringer, Inc.
30 West Service Road
Champlain, New York 12919-9703
RE: The tariff classification of an arthrography support from
Canada.
Dear Ms. Williams:
In your letter dated January 29, 1991 on behalf of Octostop
Entreprises Inc. of Quebec, Canada you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The arthography support is used to support the knee during
the x-ray procedure. It is attached to the x-ray table by means
of an aluminum and rubber suction cup which forms the base of the
device. A stainless steel post with a "U" shaped knee support is
attached to the base. The post and support are covered with foam
rubber. The brochure illustrates how the support is used when the
x-ray tube is under the table and when over the table.
The applicable subheading for the arthography support will
be 9022.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for parts and accessories for apparatus
based on the use of x-rays. The duty rate will be 2.1 percent ad
valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheading 9022.90.6000, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
1.4 percent 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 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