CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:102 867239
Mr. Ramesh Kushwaha
Medcom
3195 Braeburn Circle
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
RE: The tariff classification of an electrical thermocouple from
India
Dear Mr. Kushwaha:
In your letter dated September 5, 1991 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The item in question is an electrical thermocouple that will
ultimately be used as a temperature sensor in a medical analyzer.
The purpose of the sensor is to measure air flow in sleep
disorder patients by recording temperature drop. The
thermocouple is made by soldering the tips of two six inch
dissimilar metal wires together, then attaching copper wire
extensions. The finished length will be six feet.
The applicable subheading for the thermocouples will be
9025.19.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for thermometers, other than liquid filled,
for direct reading. The duty rate will be 5 percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 9025.19.0080, HTS,
which are products of India are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance
with all applicable regulations.
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