NY 866692: The tariff classification of Conform Bandages in bulk andretail packed forms from Taiwan and/or China

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                                  NY 866692

                               September 30, 1991


CLA-2-30:S:N:N1:238 866692  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3005.90.5090, 5806.32.2000  

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

RE:  The tariff classification of Conform Bandages in bulk and
retail packed forms from Taiwan and/or China

Dear Ms. Shyan:

     In your letter dated August 26, 1991 you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Ulti-Med International.  

     The Conform Bandages in 1" x 3.2 yards, 2" x 4.1 yards, 3" x
4.1 yards, 4" x 4.1 yards and 6" x 4.5 yards will be imported in
two different ways:  unsterilized and packaged ready for direct
sale as imported; and unsterilized, in bulk polybags, to be
repackaged and sterilized in the United States prior to
distribution.

     Examination of the unsterilized woven fabric bandages
indicates that the narrow fabrics appear to have two woven fast
edges and contain texturized man-made fiber yarns that allow the
loosely woven fabric to stretch.  The bandages are made of 50
percent cotton, 30 percent rayon and 20 percent nylon.  Please
note that even a slight change in this breakdown may affect the
products' classification. 
  
     The applicable subheading for the Conform Bandages packed
for retail sale will be 3005.90.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for  ... bandages, put
up in forms or packings for retail sale for medical, surgical,
dental or veterinary purposes, other, other, other.  The duty
rate will be 7 percent ad valorem.

     The applicable subheading for the Conform Bandages in bulk
form and intended to be sterilized and repacked for retail sale
to users will be 5806.32.2000, HTS, which provides for narrow
woven fabrics, other than goods of heading 5807, ..., other woven
fabrics, of man-made fibers, other. The duty rate will be 7
percent ad valorem.

     The Conform Bandages in bulk form (narrow woven fabrics)
fall within textile category designation 229.  Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of Taiwan and/or
China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
     
     The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts.  If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected.  Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, to obtain the most current information available, we
suggest that you check, close to time of shipment, the Status
Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal
issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs office.
     
     The Conform Bandages in retail packing 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