NY 862514: The tariff classification of the Orfit Immobilization meshfrom Belgium.

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                                   NY 862514

                                 May 16, 1991      

CLA-2-39:S:N:N3G:221 862514 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9050

Mr. Arthur M. Rohner
Nuclear Associates
100 Voice Road
P.O. Box 349
Carle Place, NY  11514-0349

RE:  The tariff classification of the Orfit Immobilization mesh
from Belgium.

Dear Mr. Rohner:

     In your letter dated April 4 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.        
       
     The Orfit Immobilization mesh is used to position and
immobilize a person during radiotherapy.  When heated, the
plastic mesh becomes transparent and formable, and it conforms
precisely to the patient's anatomy, thereby creating a mask which
is used to immobilize him.   The mesh will be imported in both
rectangles and in patterns cut to shape.  The Immobilization
mesh is made from sheets which have been perforated. 
     
     The applicable subheading for the Orfit Immobilization mesh
will be 3926.90.9050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics,
other.  The rate of duty will be 5.3 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