CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:351 I88978
Ms. Nancy L. Rice
Kappler USA
115 Grimes Drive
Guntersville, AL 35976
RE: The tariff classification of a stretcher cover, a gurney cover, a blood pressure sleeve and a strap assembly from China.
Dear Ms. Rice:
In your letter dated November 25, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples are being returned as requested.
The samples submitted are a disposable stretcher cover, a disposable gurney cover, a disposable blood pressure sleeve and a strap assembly to be used to secure patients. The stretcher cover is made of nonwoven spun bonded polypropylene fabric coated on one side with polyethylene. The ends are folded over and sewn to form pockets to hold the cover on the stretcher. It features textile strap handles
The gurney cover is constructed of nonwoven spun bonded polypropylene fabric coated on one side with polyethylene. It features two web fabric straps with a plastic buckle and strap handles.
The blood pressure sleeve is composed of a nonwoven spun bonded polypropylene textile fabric panel coated on one side with polyethylene. The sides are seamed to form a tubular shape article with an elasticized opening at each end. It features a clear plastic window.
The strap assembly is constructed of twelve adjustable web fabric straps with plastic buckles. The straps are assembled together to form an adjustable strap to cover a patient’s head, shoulders, chest, abdomen, pelvic, thigh and leg areas. The straps are made of nylon webbing fabric.
The applicable subheading for the stretcher cover, gurney cover, blood pressure sleeve and strap assembly will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles . . . Other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem. The rate of duty for the year 2003 will be the same.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the 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 the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mitchel Bayer at 646-733-3102.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division