CLA-2-90:S:N:N3:119 888759
Ms. Mary Ann Markoski
Radiometer, Inc.
811 Sharon Drive
Westlake, Ohio 44145-1598
RE: The tariff classification of syringes from Denmark
Dear Ms. Markoski:
In your letter dated July 22, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The articles to be imported are specially designed hypodermic syringes
with needles attached and containing heparin. They will be assembled in
Denmark from U.S. made components. These syringes are used in arterial
blood sampling and are marketed under the registered trade name "Smooth.E".
The applicable subheading for the syringes will be 9018.31.0040,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
syringes with or without their needles. The rate of duty will be 8.4
percent.
You have indicated that some or all the parts used in the syringes are
of U.S. origin. If these parts do not undergo any further manufacturing in
Denmark prior to assembly they may be eligible for duty exemption under
subheading 9802.00.8060, HTS, which provides for articles assembled abroad
in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United
States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without
further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such
articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been
advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled
and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as
cleaning, lubricating and painting.
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.
The samples, valued over $25.00, are being returned to your office.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport