CLA-2-30:S:N:N1:238 865939
Mr. T.J. Singh
Skipper International
1703 Hacienda Blvd.
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
RE: The tariff classification of Laparotomy sponges with X-Ray
detectable tape or thread, absorbent gauze swabs and non-sterile
cotton absorbent gauze all put up in forms for direct sale to
hospitals from China, Hong Kong and India
Dear Mr. Singh:
In your letter dated August 6, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for the laparotomy sponges with X-
Ray detectable tape or thread will be 3005.90.5010, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The applicable
subheading for the absorbent cotton swabs and the non-sterile
cotton absorbent gauze will be 3005.90.5090, (HTS) which provide
for wadding, gauze bandages and similar articles. These products
must be put up in forms or packings for retail sale for medical,
surgical, dental or veterinary purposes. The rate of duty will
be 7 percent ad valorem
Articles classifiable under subheading 3005.90.50, HTS,
which are products of India are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) under
compliance with all applicable regulations.
This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the
Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (202)
443-3380.
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