CLA-2-30:RR:NC:2:238 C88157
Ms. Barbara Altsheler
EcoMed Inc.
220 West Champion Street, Suite 260
Bellingham, WA 98225
RE: The tariff classification of the POUCH Thermal Bandage System from China
Dear Ms. Altsheler:
In your letter dated May 21, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The submitted sample consists of a disposable, sterile, self-adhesive
bandage containing a gauze-pad dressing and a permanently attached,
self-sealing, plastic pouch. The pouch, which resembles a Zip-Loc® bag,
accommodates placement of a thermal medium, such as a gel pack or ice, right
into the bandage. The bandage measures approximately 19" x 6 1/4", and is
designed for wound dressing and the application of a thermal medium, such as a
gel pack or ice, at the same time. According to the product literature, the
bandage can be applied to virtually any external anatomical site to control
bleeding; apply medication to wounds; relieve chronic and acute pain and
swelling; and enhance the healing process. The subject product will not be
imported with a gel pack or any other type of thermal medium.
The applicable subheading for the POUCH Thermal Bandage System will be
3005.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for: "Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles ... put up in forms
or packings for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary
purposes: Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer:
Other." The rate of duty will be free.
This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is administered by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland
20857, telephone number (301) 443-6553.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National
Import Specialist Harvey Kuperstein at 212-466-5770.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division