CLA-2-90:RR:NC:1:105 D83466
Ms. Lorianne Aldinger
Rite Aid Corporation
P.O. BOX 3165
Harrisburg, PA 17105
RE: The tariff classification of a Ear Thermometer and Probe
Covers from Israel.
Dear Ms. Aldinger:
In your letter dated October 13, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The "ThermoTek Plus" offers a safe, accurate, and quick
body temperature measurement within seconds. It measures the
temperature of the infrared heat given by the eardrum and
surrounding tissues and converts this temperature into an oral
equivalent temperature. The ear is an ideal site for taking body
temperature. The ear drum shares the same blood supply with the
hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls body
temperature. Therefore, the ear is an accurate indicator of
internal (core) body temperature. The replaceable probe covers
are designed to be snap on the thermometer probe tip to avoid
contact with contaminating body fluids. The "ThermoTek Plus" is
intended for house hold use only and should not be a substitute
for any medical care.
The applicable subheading for the "ThermoTek Plus" will be
9025.19.8040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for clinical thermometer, other than
liquid-filled. The rate of duty will be 2.4 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the probe covers will be
9025.90.0000, HTS, which provides for thermometers...parts and
accessories. The rate of duty will be 2.4 percent ad valorem.
Articles which are classifiable under subheading
9025.19.8080 and 9025.90.0000, HTS, which are products of Israel
are entitled to duty free treatment under the United
States-Israel Free Trade Area upon compliance with all applicable
regulations.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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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