CLA-2-90:RR:NC:1:105 D80340
Ms. Laura Denny
CBT International, Inc.
110 West Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
RE: The tariff classification of two hand-held massagers from China
Dear Ms. Denny:
In your letter dated July 15, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling on behalf of J.B. Research, Inc.
Model #513 "Deep Impact" provides 4-speed tapping and vibrating massage
therapy for deep penetrating relief. It contains an automatic intensity control
mechanism which senses the amount of desired pressure. The more pressure
applied to an area, the greater the intensity of the tapping. Model #514
"Interactive Pro Masseur" is a 4-speed microprocessor-controlled tapping massage
system with an active pressure sensor. Both massagers are hand-held and AC
powered.
The applicable subheading for the massagers will be 9019.10.2020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for hand
held, battery powered mechano-
therapy appliances and massage apparatus. The rate of duty will 0.8 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