CLA-2-90:S:N:N3:119 882361
Mr. David P. Lang
Novacon Corporation
2514 7th Avenue E. - Suite 11
St. Paul, MN 55109
RE: The tariff classification of a "Drug Infusion Balloon
Catheter" from Japan
Dear Mr. Lang:
In your letter dated January 25, 1993, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The sample you submitted measures 3 3/4 inches in overall
length and consists of a shaft with an opening and hinged cap at
one end, a balloon covering the middle section, and a Luer-Lok
connection at the other end. After importation, a three-way
stopcock will be attached to the Luer-Lok connection prior to
selling the product.
The subject article is used in a manner similar to that for
IV administration sets. It is attached to an extension tube
which is then connected to an indwelling catheter. The medical
preparation to be administered is introduced into the top opening
of the shaft, filling and inflating the balloon and then
gradually fed to the patient by pressure from the balloon. The
rate of flow is regulated by the stop cock and the type of
balloon used.
The applicable subheading for the "Drug Infusion Balloon
Catheter" 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... other. The rate of duty will be 7.9 percent.
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