HQ 085265: Reclassification of arm sling from China

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                         HQ 085265

                         August 14, 1989


CLA-2:CO:R:C:G  085265 SER

CATEGORY:    Classification

Tariff NO.:  9021.19.8000

Mr. Stewart S. Lor
Lorons International Corporation
1170 Broadway, Suite 215
New York, NY  10001

RE:  Reclassification of arm sling from China

Dear Mr. Lor,

     In your letter of December 22, 1988, you requested
classification of a limb holder from Taiwan under the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA).  On
January 24, 1989, in New York Ruling Letter (NYRL) 835240, the
merchandise at issue was ruled to be classified under subheading
3005.90.5000 HTSUSA, under the provision for bandages put up in
forms for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or
veterinary purposes, other, other.

     Upon further review, it has been determined that the
merchandise at issue should be classified under subheading
9021.19.8000 HTSUSA, which covers "orthopedic appliances,
including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other
fracture appliances; . . . parts and accessories thereof: other."
This reclassification places the merchandise at issue in a
classification subheading which is consistent with previous
Customs decisions.  The rate of duty is 5.8 percent ad valorem.

     Ruling 835240 is hereby amended accordingly.

                              Sincerely,



                              John Durant, Director
                              Commercial Rulings Division