CLA-2-40:S:N:N3G:221 860126
Ms. Ann M. Williams
A.N. Deringer, Inc.
30 West Service Road
Champlain, New York 12919-9703
RE: The tariff classification of a rubber absorption 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 absorption filter, known as the "Boomerang," is composed
of silicone rubber. It is placed on the appropriate area of the
body, such as the shoulder, to assist radiologists in taking x-
rays.
The applicable subheading for the Boomerang 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