Newly Released CBP HQ Rulings for Aug. 3
The Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) was updated Aug. 3 with the following headquarters rulings (ruling revocations and modifications will be detailed elsewhere in a separate article as they are announced in the Customs Bulletin):
H318838: Country of Origin Marking; Suture in a Cannula
| Country of origin: South Korea |
| Item: A medical device consisting of two items: a polydioxanone (“PDO”) absorbable suture and a hollow cannula made of medical grade plastic. The product is used for “soft tissue approximation.” Medical professionals use the cannula to subcutaneously place the suture thread. Once placed, the cannula is removed, and the suture thread stays in place to “lift” soft tissue. The cannula is manufactured in the U.S. in various sizes. The suture is made and pre-cut in South Korea and may be smooth or barbed. Once imported into the U.S., the suture is loaded inside the cannula. The cannula/suture combo will be packaged in a clear plastic slip-on piece, then surrounded with a peel pack and sterilized. Licensed medical professionals purchase the packages individually or in a bulk container. |
| Reason: There is no change in character due to the processing in the U.S. and the U.S. processing doesn't change the sutures’ use. |
| Ruling Date: July 29, 2021 |