CLA-2-90:RR:NC:1:105 C88336
Mr. Tim Parsons
Parsons Trading
1 Sharilyn Lane
Novato, CA 94947
RE: The tariff classification of a Wrist Support from China
Dear Mr. Parsons:
In your letter dated May 23 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The sample submitted is a wrist support made from man-maid
fiber and features a Velcro closure and plastic strips as
reinforcement splints. It is designed to be wrap around one's
wrist to provide extra support to those suffering from carpal
tunnel syndrome. It is also used to alleviate the symptoms
related to a sprained wrist, fractured joint and similar medical
conditions.
The applicable subheading for the wrist support will be
9021.19.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other artificial joints and other
orthopedic or fracture appliances; parts and accessories thereof.
The rate of duty will 1.4 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this 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 this ruling, contact National Import Specialist James
Sheridan at (212) 466-5669.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division