The tariff classification of Blank Pointed Cannulas from Japan

NY 811979 July 11, 1995 CLA-2-90:S:N:N3:119 811979 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9018.32.0000 Ms. Susan R. McCabe The Hipage Company, Inc. P.O. Box 3158 Norfolk, VA 23514 RE: The tariff classification of Blank Pointed Cannulas from Japan Dear Ms. McCabe: In your letter dated June 16, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Arrow International, Inc., Reading, PA. The articles to be imported are blank pointed cannulas of various sizes that will be finished into hypodermic needles used to introduce catheters. The applicable subheading for the blank pointed cannulas will be 9018.32.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tubular metal needles and needles for sutures and parts and accessories thereof. The rate of duty will be 5.1 percent. 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