NY 863663: The tariff classification of polyvinyl alcohol sponges fromEngland.

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                                   NY 863663

                                   June 7, 1991


CLA-2-39:S:N:N3G:221 863663 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9050

Dr. Ron Shippert
The Denver Splint Company, Inc.
6099 South Quebec Street, Suite 200
Englewood, Colorado 80111


RE:  The tariff classification of polyvinyl alcohol sponges from
England.

Dear Dr. Shippert:

     In your letter dated May 21, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.        
      
     The sample submitted with your letter is a strip of cellular
polyvinyl alcohol plastic with rounded edges.  The strip measures
approximately 3 1/8 inches long by 5/16 inch wide and is less
than 1/8 inch thick.  The sponge, which is highly absorbent, will
be used in the production of a medical product designed for the
treatment of nosebleeds. 
     
     The applicable subheading for the sponges 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