CLA-2-40:S:N:N3G:221 860125
Ms. Ann M. Williams
A.N. Deringer, Inc.
30 West Service Road
Champlain, New York 12919-9703
RE: The tariff classification of a rubber filter from Canada.
Dear Ms. Williams:
In your letter dated January 29, 1991, on behalf of Octostop
Enterprises, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The filter, known as the "Bullion," is composed of silicone
rubber.
It is used for penetration/protection during x-ray, and is placed
on the appropriate part of the body to assist radiologists in
taking x-rays.
The applicable subheading for the Bullion rubber filter will
be 4016.99.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber
other than hard rubber, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3
percent ad valorem
Goods classifiable under subheading 4016.99.5050, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
3.7 percent ad valorem 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