CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:119 880104
Mr. Mahmoud S. Abdelhalem
CEFCO International Trading Co.
P.O. Box 90009
San Diego, CA 92169-2009
RE: The tariff classification of syringes and cotton wadding
from Egypt
Dear Mr. Abdelhalem:
In your letter dated October 27, 1992 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The articles to be imported are plastic disposable
hypodermic syringes with needles in sealed plastic envelopes and
nonsterile cotton wadding in rolls and plastic bags of various
sizes. This type of cotton has a variety of applications such as
hygiene, applying and removing make-up, etc.
The applicable subheading for the syringes and the needles
will be 9018.31.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for syringes with or without their
needles; parts and accessories thereof. The duty rate will be
8.4 percent.
The applicable subheading for the white cotton wadding will
be 5601.21.0010, HTS, which provides for wadding, in the piece,
of cotton. The duty rate will be 7.2 percent.
The cotton wadding falls within Textile category designation
223. As a product of Egypt this merchandise is subject to visa
requirement based upon international textile trade agreements.
Due to the changeable nature of these agreements you are
advised to contact your local Customs office prior to importation
of this merchandise to determine the current status of any import
restraints or requirements.
Articles classifiable under subheading 9018.31.0040, HTS,
which are products of Egypt are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance
with all applicable regulations.
Hypodermic syringes and needles are subject to the
regulations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The
packaged product is required to be fully labeled and an FDA Form
701 must be submitted to Customs with the entry documents. If
you require additional information, you may contact the local FDA
office at 850 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232.
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