NY a86426: The tariff classification of an ultrasound massager from Japan

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NY A86426







                                                                 August 26, 1996







CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MA: 112 A86426  



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 9019.10.2000  



Mr. Karl Schneider

Griffin Transport Services, Inc.

728 Spice Island Drive

Sparks, NV 89431



RE:	The tariff classification of an ultrasound massager from Japan



Dear Mr. Schneider:



	In your letter dated July 25, 1996, on behalf of State of the Art, Inc.,
you requested a tariff classification ruling.



	As indicated by the submitted descriptive literature, the massager,
identified as the "Sonic Beauty II", consists of a unit measuring approximately
10 inches X 6 inches X 2 inches.  It operates on 12 watts of electric power and
contains both timer and intensity controls to vary its operating capacity, and
also  contains a massaging wand with an attached cord and connector.  This wand
plugs into the unit and provides the ultrasound vibration to the body.



	The applicable subheading for the "Sonic Beauty II"  will be 9019.10.2000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
mechano-therapy appliances and massage apparatus; parts and accessories thereof.
 The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad valorem.   



	This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).















	A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported.  If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National
Import Specialist Jacques Preston at 212-466-5488.





								Sincerely,









								Roger J. Silvestri

								Director

								National Commodity

								Specialist Division