CLA-2-95:S:N:N8:224 807631
Isabelle C. Fountaine
A. N. Deringer, Inc.
HC 76 Box 625
Jackman, ME 04945
RE: The tariff classification of exercise and ergometer cycles
and a Rehab Trainer from Canada.
Dear Ms. Fountaine:
In your letter dated March 2, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Monark Bodyguard.
The merchandise consists of various model ergometers and
stationary exercise bikes intended to meet a range of
requirements from controlled exercise programs measuring medical
fitness to individual physical fitness.
The applicable subheading for the ergometer and exercise
cycles will be 9506.91.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for articles and equipment
for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics; parts and
accessories thereof, exercise cycles. The general rate of duty
will be 4.6 percent ad valorem.
The Rehab Trainer, described as either a leg or arm
ergometer, and suitable for use by physically handicapped
patients such as paraplegics and amputees as an upper body
ergometer and trainer, is classified in subheading 9506.91.0030,
HTS, which provides for articles and equipment for general
physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics; parts and accessories
thereof, other. The general rate of duty will be 4.6 percent ad
valorem.
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