NY 865514: The tariff classification of three sizes of ABD AbdominalPads: 5"x9", 7.5"x8", and 8"x10" packaged for retail sale from Taiwan and/or China

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                                   NY 865514

                                August 20, 1991

CLA-2-30:S:N:N1:238 865514  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3005.90.5010  

Ms. Catherine A. Shyan
CBC Customhouse Brokers, Inc.
P.O. Box 646
Wood Dale, Il 60191 

RE:  The tariff classification of three sizes of ABD Abdominal
Pads: 5"x9", 7.5"x8", and 8"x10" packaged for retail sale from 
Taiwan and/or China

Dear Ms. Shyan:

     In your letter dated July 25, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of your client, Ulti-Med
Int'l.Inc.

     The ABD Abdominal Pads are 20% non-woven rayon, 50% cotton
and 30% cellulose.  The pads are intended for medical use by
doctors and hospitals
and will be imported in packaging ready for retail sales.  
       
     The applicable subheading for the ABD Abdominal Pads will be
3005.90.5010 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other, other laparotomy sponges put up
in forms or packings for retail sale for medical or surgical
purposes.  The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem.

     This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the
Food and Drug Administration.  You may contact them at 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (202)
443-3380.   

     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