CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:119 852565
W. R. Purcell
A.N. Deringer, Inc.
2436 Bagley Avenue
Detroit, MI 48216-1885
RE: The tariff classification of a corrective foot orthosis from
France.
Dear Mr. Purcell:
In your letter dated May 8, 1990, on behalf of Camp International
Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The article to be imported is an orthopedic appliance for the
correction of forefoot deformities. The corrective device is
recommended for babies from birth to 18 months of age and is not
intended to be worn while walking.
The foot orthosis is in the shape of a small open-toe boot with
adjustable straps and a split sole linked by a hinge-and-rod system
that allows for multidirectional adjustments. The article is marketed
under the name "Bebax".
The applicable subheading for the corrective foot orthosis will
be 9021.19.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for artificial joints and other orthopedic or
fracture appliances; parts and accessories thereof: other: other. The
rate of duty will be 5.8 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