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 CHEN, FEI Good afternoon
and good morning, everyone.

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My name is Fei Chen.

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I would like to welcome
you to today’s webinar.

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I am the National Import Specialist
responsible for instruments, appliances,

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and furniture for medical,
surgical, dental or veterinary uses

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and for related purposes.

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I also handle some
chemical preparations.

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When I originally planned the webinar, I
had wanted to do an overview of heading

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 CHEN, FEI 9019.

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After completing the PowerPoint slides,
I realized that the entire content

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would exceed an hour,
so I decided to split the presentation

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of heading 9019 into two sessions.

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 CHEN, FEI Today we will be talking
about a portion of heading 9019,

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which includes mechano-therapy
appliances and massage apparatus.

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We will also go over the related
explanatory notes to the heading

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and review some examples.

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This webinar will last
approximately one hour.

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If you have any questions during the
webinar, please save your questions

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until the end of the presentation.

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I will do my best to answer them.

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If I do not answer your questions
related to this presentation,

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please feel free to email me.

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My contact information will
be provided at the end.

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 CHEN, FEI Heading 9019 is
divided into five groups indicated

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by the placement of semicolons.

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The first group is
mechano-therapy appliances.

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The second group is massage apparatus.

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The third one is psychological
aptitude-testing apparatus.

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The fourth group includes ozone therapy,
oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy,

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artificial respiration or other
therapeutic respiration apparatus.

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 CHEN, FEI Today we will focus
on the first and second groups.

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We will touch on some parts and
accessories in the fifth group.

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 CHEN, FEI These five groups
of merchandise are organized

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into two subheadings at the
six-digit subheading level.

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Subheading 9019.10 covers the
first three groups of merchandise

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and parts and accessories thereof.

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Subheading 9019.20 covers the fourth
group and parts and accessories thereof.

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 CHEN, FEI Now,
we look at subheading 9019.10.

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At the eight-digit level,
subheading 9019.10.20 provides

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for the mechano-therapy
appliances, massage apparatus.

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and parts and accessories thereof.

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 CHEN, FEI At the ten-digit
level, 9019.10.2010 provides

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for mechano-therapy appliances.

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 CHEN, FEI 9019.10.2020 through
2050 covers massage apparatus.

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 CHEN, FEI 9019.10.2090
includes parts and accessories

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of mechano-therapy appliances
and massage apparatus.

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 CHEN, FEI The subheading text
“other” includes 9019.10.40 –

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9019.10.60, which cover psychological
aptitude-testing apparatus and parts

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and accessories thereof.

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We will not cover these two
subheadings in today’s presentation.

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 CHEN, FEI The
Explanatory Notes (ENs) (I)

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to Heading 9019 provide a commentary on
the scope of Mechano-therapy appliances.

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Although not legally binding or
dispositive in the United States,

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the Explanatory Notes generally
indicate the proper interpretation

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of a tariff provision.

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 CHEN, FEI Mechano-therapy appliances
are mainly used to treat diseases

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of the joints or muscles,
by mechanical reproduction

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of various physical movements,
such as flexion, extension, abduction,

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adduction, rotation,
and circumduction.

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 CHEN, FEI Such treatment is usually
carried out under medical supervision.

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For the purposes of this heading,
however, apparatus may be regarded

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as mechanical even if it
incorporates only comparatively

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simple mechanical devices such
as springs, wheels, pulleys, etc.

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 CHEN, FEI The apparatus of this
heading should be distinguished

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from the ordinary physical culture or
medical exercising equipment designed

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for use in their home or in
special equipment premises.

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For example,
elastic cable extenders or exercisers;

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spring grips of various
kinds; rowing machines

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for reproducing rowing
movements stationary one wheeled

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 CHEN, FEI cycles for training
purposes or for developing let muscles.

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Those are classified in heading 9506.

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 CHEN, FEI Since mechano
therapy refers only

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to treatment involving movement

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of the joint, for example, neck
joint, shoulder joint, elbow joints,

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wrist joints, etcetera, this heading
excludes wholly stationary apparatus.

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 CHEN, FEI For example, steps,
ladders, parallel bars, even if they are

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for use in rehabilitations of the
limbs, such articles are classified

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in their respective headings.

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 CHEN, FEI Subject to the
conditions on the previous slides,

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mechano-therapy appliances of this
heading include the following examples.

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They include from relatively simple
mechanical therapeutic appliances,

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such as hand-operated
single function appliances,

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to more complex
power-operated apparatus

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for numerous
mechano-therapeutic purposes.

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I will not read this
slide, but we will.

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 CHEN, FEI See some
samples on the next slides.

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 CHEN, FEI The following are some
examples of mechano-therapy appliances.

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 CHEN,
FEI The shoulder wheel is fitted

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with calibrated sensitive
resistance mechanism

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and the resistance is
controllable from Zero to Maximum.

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A 360 degree scale is provided on the
drum to measure & record the degree

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of revolution from either direction
for immediate feed-back to the patient.

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 CHEN, FEI The Wrist circumductor
is fitted on a laminated board

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with resistance mechanism.

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It has a small adjustable
handle fitted to the wheel.

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A knob is provided on the drum to
control resistance from zero to maximum.

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The device is used for wrist
circumduction exercises.

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 CHEN, FEI The rotary wrist
machine is a single-grip precision

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machined metal drum with calibrated
sensitive resistance control mechanism.

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 CHEN, FEI Resistance can
be increased or decreased

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for Supination & Pronation exercises.

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The range of motion can also
be measured and recorded

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from the scale provided on the drum.

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 CHEN, FEI The above devices
are for hospital, clinical,

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and in home care for
out-patient treatment use.

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They are classified in
9019.10.2010, HTSUS.

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 CHEN, FEI Continuous
passive motion machines

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are passive motion exercisers used
in hospitals as well as in home care

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for out-patient treatment.

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They move joints passively
through their range of motion.

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The passive motion accelerates
patient recovery and reduces atrophy

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because good circulation
is maintained.

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CPM’ machines are used on
legs, ankles, hips.

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 CHEN, FEI arms,
shoulders and hands.

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 CHEN, FEI The first CPM machine
flexes the hip and knee joints.

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 CHEN, FEI The shoulder CPM
machine moves the shoulder joint

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through a range of motion including
adduction, abduction, elevation,

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internal or external rotation.

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 CHEN, FEI The elbow CPM
machine provides passive motion

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for the elbow joint in flexion,
extension, pronation and supination.

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 CHEN, FEI The ankle CPM
machine addresses full ankle range

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of motion capabilities
including dorsiflexion,

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plantar flexion, inversion,
and eversion.

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 CHEN, FEI So they classified
in subheading 9019.10.2010.

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 CHEN, FEI This arm and
hand rehabilitation system,

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it is a rehabilitative exercise
device intended for patients

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who have lost function.

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 CHEN, FEI Or have restricted
function in the upper extremities caused

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by central nervous or peripheral
neurogenic, spinal, muscular

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or bone related disorders.

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 CHEN, FEI The device is
specifically designed for patients

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with severe movement impairment
who have no voluntary activation

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of their arm muscles yet.

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 CHEN, FEI The device has
six active degrees of freedom

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and provides a range of motion for the
shoulder, elbow, wrist, and forearm.

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 CHEN, FEI It enables patients to
perform exercises with high number

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of repetitions, which is paramount
for relearning motor function.

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 CHEN, FEI So it is classified
in subheading 9019.10.2010.

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 CHEN, FEI The functional
electrical stimulation cycle.

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 CHEN, FEI Ergometer combines a
Windows based tablet, cycle ergometer,

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and stimulators in a single unit.

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It allows a person with impaired
upper or lower extremity movement

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to undertake circle ergometry
both actively and passively.

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 CHEN, FEI Functional electrical
stimulation creates patterns,

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movements of arms or legs.

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 CHEN, FEI enabling your muscles
to work and perform active cycling,

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even though you may have lost
voluntary control of those muscles.

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So ,this device provides
several benefits for the user,

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such as reducing muscle atrophy.

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The system is for prescription use
only intended for clinic or home use,

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so it is classified in
subheading 9019.10.2010.

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 CHEN, FEI The bicycle ergometer
is composed of a flywheel attached

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to the front two pedals,
a saddle, etcetera.

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 CHEN, FEI The resistance and the
different load levels are set by means

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of a rotary knob on the device.

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The bicycle ergometer is used
for general physical exercise,

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so it's not classified
in heading 9019.

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 CHEN, FEI Now we’re looking at
massage apparatus in heading 9019.

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Massage apparatus is
classified in 9019.10.2020

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through 9019.10.2050 depending on
whether they are electrically operated,

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battery powered, etcetera.

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For example, non-electrically or
manually operated massage apparatus

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is classified in
subheading 9019.10.2050.

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 CHEN, FEI The EN to heading 9019
describe massage apparatus as follows.

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Apparatus for massage of parts of
the body usually operate by friction,

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vibration, etc.

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They may be hand or power operated,
or may be of an electro mechanical type

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with a motor built
into the working unit .

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The latter type in particular may
include interchangeable attachments

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to allow various
methods of application.

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We will cover a massage gun
as an example of this type

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of massage apparatus later on.

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 CHEN, FEI This group
includes simple rubber rollers

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or similar massaging devices.

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They also cover hydro massage appliances
for all over, or partial massage

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of the body using the action of water or
blend of water and air under pressure.

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Example of this appliances include
hot tubs or spots presented complete

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with pumps turbines.

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 CHEN, FEI or blowers, ducts,
controls and all fittings.

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devices from massaging the breast,
using the actions of water distributed

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by a series of small nozzles mounted
inside a form, fitted over the breast,

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and make to revolve by a string of water
introduced through a flexible tube.

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 CHEN, FEI This heading also
covered mattresses designed to prevent

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or treat bedsores by constantly
varying the places at which the weights

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of the patient’s body rests, and also
provides a superficial massage effect

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on the tissues liable to necrosis.

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There are two cross rulings related
to these types of mattresses.

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 CHEN, FEI NY A89818 and I80654.

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 CHEN, FEI There are about
200 rulings in cross related

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to massage apparatus to which you
can refer, but we will just look

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at some examples here.

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 CHEN, FEI This slides
shows non-electric massagers

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that are classified is
subheading 9019.10.2050.

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 CHEN, FEI Wooden massager is
designed to be held in the hand

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to massage various body parts.

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It eases tense muscles
and helps you relax.

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 CHEN, FEI Wooden Body Massager
Wheel is a handheld massager

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featuring 4 rubber raised rollers.

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It massages shoulders, neck,
back, waist, legs, feet or arms.

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It stimulates deep tissue muscles.

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 CHEN, FEI Wooden dual
Foot Massager Roller.

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The users roll their feet back
and forth on the massager.

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It massages the feet and relieves
conditions such as plantar fasciitis,

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heel and arch pain.

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 CHEN,
FEI Wooden Massage Roller Rope.

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It rolls on the pressure points of
the user’s back, shoulders, etc.

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to relieve back pain
and relax the body.

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 CHEN, FEI Wooden Massage
roller roll on the muscles

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and can relax various parts of
muscles, such as waist,

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arms, legs, feet, shoulders,

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 CHEN, FEI Neck, etcetera.

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 CHEN, FEI So they’re
classifyied in subheading.

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 CHEN, FEI 9019.10.2050.

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 CHEN, FEI Here are some more
examples of manual massagers

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that are classified in the
subheading 9019.10.2050.

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 CHEN, FEI Cane Massager has 6
treatment balls for total body massage.

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 CHEN, FEI Spiky hard massage balls.

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 CHEN, FEI The user can roll the
ball between the hands under their feet

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or over any sore muscle area and
provides deep tissue massage.

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 CHEN, FEI Deep tissue
pressure point massager.

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It can help alleviate trigger
points and muscle knots to assist

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in stress relief and
help alleviate soreness.

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 CHEN,
FEI Deep tissue massage roller,

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it features triple grid 3D massage
zones that mimic a person’s thumbs,

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fingers and palms.

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It has bumps, and ridges that
stimulate a hands-on massage.

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 CHEN, FEI So those  CHEN, FEI
devices are classified in 9019.10.2050.

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 CHEN, FEI This Acupressure
Massage Mat consists

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of a rectangular textile
encasement and a foam insert.

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 CHEN, FEI The topmost surface
of the encasement is equipped

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with numerous small plastic discs.

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Each disc is capped with
many sharp protrusions,

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also called stimulation points.

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 CHEN, FEI This image showed a
complete acupressure massage mat.

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The sharp protrusions are designed
to apply pressure to the feet, hips,

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back and other body parts of the
user by standing or lying atop

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of the mat.

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 CHEN, FEI The acupressure
massage mat is said to function

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as an implement for the inductions
of relaxation and the relief

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of tensions and pain.

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Is there acupressure massage
mat classified in heading 9019

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as massage apparatus?

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 CHEN, FEI Please take a moment to
think about it and select your choice.

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 CHEN, FEI From the pop
up poll on the screen.

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After you submit your choice,
you will need to click done button.

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 CHEN, FEI So in the
popup box with disappear.

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 CHEN, FEI I will give
you a few more seconds.

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 CHEN, FEI OK,
I think most people select, yes.

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 CHEN, FEI Let's find out.

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 CHEN, FEI Various dictionaries
define “massage” as the “manipulation”

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of muscles, joints and tissue by,
inter alia, “rubbing, kneading,

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or tapping” for relaxation
or therapeutic purposes.

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All of the items identified in
the explanatory notes as examples

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of massage apparatus.

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 CHEN, FEI require either actuation
of moving or projecting components

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or manual movement of the
entire item itself to bring

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about the desired relaxation
or therapeutic effect.

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 CHEN, FEI Based on the common
thread of dictionary definitions

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and the explanatory
notes To heading 9019,

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massage involves active movement
whether manual or mechanical

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to induce relaxation
and or pain relief.

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 CHEN, FEI So the mat does not
contain any moving components

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and does not require movement
by the user to effect relaxation

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or tension pain relief.

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Passive standing or reclining
is not a permissible means

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of delivering a massage
for purposes of.

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 CHEN, FEI heading 9019  CHEN,
FEI So the answer should be no.

00:24:14.460 --> 00:24:18.460
The acupressure massage
mat cannot be classified.

00:24:18.460 --> 00:24:24.010
 CHEN, FEI under the heading
9019 as massage apparatus,

00:24:24.010 --> 00:24:30.200
see headquarter ruling H266056
for detail explanation.

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 CHEN, FEI Here we have a
pair of massaging slippers.

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The closed toe opened
heel Slippers are equipped

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with a battery powered
vibration massager.

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 CHEN, FEI They also come with gel
packs, which are designed to be heated

00:24:50.570 --> 00:24:55.440
in the microwave and placed into
the pouches in each slipper.

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 CHEN, FEI The vibration massage
unit is embedded in the heel session

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of the midsole.

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The unit is turned on and off with
the push button switch located

00:25:06.350 --> 00:25:08.520
on the side of the slipper.

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When turn on,
the unit causes the midsole to vibrate,

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giving the user a foot massage.

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 CHEN, FEI So is the massaging
slippers, classified under head in 9019

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or under heading 6403 as footwear?

00:25:29.167 --> 00:25:32.700
 CHEN, FEI Each Slipper consists
of three individual components,

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a slipper, a messaging
mechanism, and a gel pack.

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So the scope of heading, 9019 is not
broad enough to cover the gel pack.

00:25:44.233 --> 00:25:48.460
 CHEN, FEI And the complete good
cannot be classified by GRI 1.

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Headquarters determine that
the messaging unit, the slipper

00:25:52.330 --> 00:25:55.950
and the gel pack constitute
a composite good.

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 CHEN, FEI The primary purpose
of the instant merchandise is

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to provide the user
with a heated massage.

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The massage mechanism
plays a significant role

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in accomplishing this purpose.

00:26:09.680 --> 00:26:14.000
 CHEN, FEI So on the slipper
functions as the component

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which holds the massaging component
in place, allowing the massage

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to be applied to the foot.

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 CHEN, FEI Although the gel pack
provides an important feature,

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the heat that may enhance
the users experience.

00:26:29.190 --> 00:26:33.100
 CHEN, FEI The massage unit
remains the component responsible

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for producing the
articles main function,

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so we find the massage mechanism
imparts the essential character

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to the composite articles
and the article is classified

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in accordance with the
massage in mechanism.

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See HQ 967179 and other
rulings on the screen.

00:26:59.702 --> 00:27:03.190
 CHEN, FEI The vacuum
cupping therapy set consists

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of suction cups a hand pump and an
extension tube in a carrying case.

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Each cup is placed on the
skin and attached to the pump.

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air from the cup is withdrawn
to create negative pressure

00:27:17.990 --> 00:27:20.280
and the cup sucks on the skin.

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The purpose of the set is to provide
relief from sore and aching muscles.

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they say is not classified
as message apparatus.

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 CHEN, FEI since it does
not meet the definition

00:27:30.880 --> 00:27:36.060
of massage apparatus see
new york ruling 813195.

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 CHEN, FEI Back scratchers are
tools for relieving an itch in an area

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that cannot easily be reached
just by one’s own hands.

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So back scratchers are
not massage apparatus.

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 CHEN, FEI Of heading
9019, we classified based

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on the constituent materials.

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 CHEN, FEI Can this bamboo
back scratchers be a massager?

00:28:06.750 --> 00:28:11.820
 CHEN, FEI This tool features
a back scratchers on one end

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and a massage rollers on the other
end to loosen up tight muscles.

00:28:16.340 --> 00:28:20.940
 CHEN, FEI The essential character
of the item cannot be determined,

00:28:20.940 --> 00:28:27.670
so it's necessary to apply general
interpretation Rule 3C in this case.

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 CHEN, FEI heading 9019 for
massage apparatus appears later

00:28:32.760 --> 00:28:35.020
in the harmonized tariff schedule.

00:28:35.020 --> 00:28:37.350
Then the headings for
the back scratchers.

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 CHEN, FEI Electrically operates
massage apparatus are classified

00:28:48.210 --> 00:28:54.430
in subheadings from 9019.10.2020
to 2045, based on the types

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of electrical sources,
whether they are handheld, etcetera.

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 CHEN,
FEI The kneading massage pillow

00:29:03.570 --> 00:29:09.530
with heat contains four rotating massage
nodes and four rocking nodes powered

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by an AC adapter.

00:29:11.950 --> 00:29:16.830
The eight massage nodes offer
a stimulating varied massage

00:29:16.830 --> 00:29:20.600
that incorporates both
rotational massage and up

00:29:20.600 --> 00:29:23.150
and down rocking massage motion.

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It’s designed to treat muscle pains.

00:29:26.480 --> 00:29:31.200
The heat feature offers an extra level
of soothing to the massage treatment.

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 CHEN, FEI So it is classified
in subheading 9019.10.2035.

00:29:39.733 --> 00:29:42.490
 CHEN, FEI This foot
massage machine includes heat.

00:29:43.599 --> 00:29:49.489
 CHEN, FEI deep-kneading, compression,
rolling, vibrating, a built-in timer,

00:29:49.490 --> 00:29:52.000
and 5 pressure settings.

00:29:52.000 --> 00:29:56.160
It provides a rolling and shiatsu
massage to the bottom and sides

00:29:56.160 --> 00:30:01.990
of the foot while air pressure applies
pressure to all parts of the foot.

00:30:01.990 --> 00:30:08.260
The heat will relax tense muscles
to target specific pressure points.

00:30:08.260 --> 00:30:15.740
 CHEN, FEI It will be classified
in subheading 9019.10.2035 if powered

00:30:15.740 --> 00:30:16.900
by an AC adapter.

00:30:19.500 --> 00:30:22.550
 CHEN, FEI This massage
Gun is a battery powered

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handheld deep tissue massager.

00:30:24.760 --> 00:30:32.740
It has 10 replaceable massage heads that
help users relax all parts of the body.

00:30:32.740 --> 00:30:35.980
It is classified in
subheading 9019.10.2020.

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 CHEN,
FEI Air Compression Leg Massager

00:30:40.899 --> 00:30:44.880
– it contains 6 inflating airbags

00:30:44.880 --> 00:30:50.409
and is designed to simulate
hands compressing and squeezing.

00:30:50.410 --> 00:30:54.980
It has 6 different massage modes
with different massage techniques.

00:30:54.980 --> 00:30:58.490
The leg massager features a
heat function to provide warmth

00:30:58.490 --> 00:31:00.660
for your calves and feet.

00:31:00.660 --> 00:31:02.650
It is powered by an AC adapter.

00:31:02.650 --> 00:31:06.260
It is classified in
subheading 9019.10.2035.

00:31:06.260 --> 00:31:18.480
 CHEN, FEI Hand massager with heat:
It targets different acupuncture points

00:31:18.480 --> 00:31:22.910
and offers a kneading
massage with 4 massage heads.

00:31:22.910 --> 00:31:27.680
Upper and lower airbags press
rhythmically along the fingers,

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hands and wrists.

00:31:29.270 --> 00:31:32.730
It has a heating function
that warms the palm.

00:31:32.730 --> 00:31:36.610
It is battery powered but
not a handheld device.

00:31:36.610 --> 00:31:46.970
So It’s classified in 9019.10.2030 
CHEN, FEI Here are some more examples.

00:31:46.970 --> 00:31:53.120
 CHEN, FEI Foot spa massager with
heat, bubble, 22 massage rollers,

00:31:53.120 --> 00:31:57.680
red light, vibration,
pumice stone and medicine box.

00:31:57.680 --> 00:32:01.830
It is classified as electrically
operated massage apparatus.

00:32:01.908 --> 00:32:06.968
See HQ 963727 and two other
rulings on the screen.

00:32:09.767 --> 00:32:15.889
 CHEN, FEI This wireless electric eye
massager has air pressure vibration heat

00:32:15.890 --> 00:32:19.620
and music functions
combined at different modes.

00:32:19.620 --> 00:32:23.710
 CHEN, FEI Is powered by
battery but it's not handheld.

00:32:23.710 --> 00:32:26.700
It classified in
subheading 9019.10.2030.

00:32:26.700 --> 00:32:34.880
 CHEN, FEI Full body massage
mat with heat this massage Mat

00:32:34.880 --> 00:32:38.160
has 10 vibrating motors.

00:32:38.160 --> 00:32:42.430
 CHEN, FEI Two heating
pads with five program modes

00:32:42.430 --> 00:32:45.160
and three vibration intensity levels.

00:32:45.160 --> 00:32:50.710
It provides gentle massage to the
users tissue and muscles on the back,

00:32:50.710 --> 00:32:52.311
shoulders and leg.

00:32:52.333 --> 00:32:56.659
They operates by a corded remote
control and can be used on the bed,

00:32:56.660 --> 00:32:59.640
sofa, couch, recliner or chair.

00:33:01.100 --> 00:33:05.810
 CHEN, FEI It will be classified as
electrical operated massage apparatus

00:33:05.810 --> 00:33:07.933
in 9019.10.20.

00:33:11.170 --> 00:33:16.449
 CHEN, FEI This hot tub features
54 adjustable powerful jets,

00:33:16.450 --> 00:33:22.480
3 pumps and air blower to provide
a hydro massager is classified

00:33:22.480 --> 00:33:24.880
in subheading 9019.10.2045.

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 CHEN, FEI This salt system
cartridge is a replacement cartridge

00:33:34.890 --> 00:33:39.490
for the original cartridge that is
sold pre installed with the spa.

00:33:39.490 --> 00:33:45.950
 CHEN, FEI It’s made of plastic with
titanium electrodes and is designed

00:33:45.950 --> 00:33:53.430
for use with a salt system which is
used in a spa in order to generate

00:33:53.430 --> 00:33:56.110
and dispense chlorine into water.

00:33:56.125 --> 00:34:01.875
 CHEN, FEI The cartridge enables the
system to convert salt into chlorine

00:34:02.840 --> 00:34:07.130
so it's the cartridge classified
as a part of spa or a part

00:34:07.130 --> 00:34:08.220
of the source system?

00:34:12.767 --> 00:34:17.680
 CHEN, FEI The Salt System generates
chlorine that filters and purifies water

00:34:17.680 --> 00:34:18.400
in a spa.

00:34:18.400 --> 00:34:23.770
 CHEN, FEI The Cartridge is
designed for use with the Salt System.

00:34:23.770 --> 00:34:26.640
It is consequently
part of that system.

00:34:26.640 --> 00:34:31.550
 CHEN, FEI Several courts had
held that “Where a particular part

00:34:31.550 --> 00:34:35.520
of an article is provided
for specifially, a part

00:34:35.520 --> 00:34:39.580
of that particular part is
more specifically provided for

00:34:39.581 --> 00:34:42.225
as part of the part
than as part of the whole.

00:34:43.367 --> 00:34:45.285
 CHEN, FEI In this instance,

00:34:45.286 --> 00:34:48.290
the cartridge is more
specifically classified

00:34:48.290 --> 00:34:52.790
as a part of the Salt System
rather than a part of a spa So,

00:34:52.790 --> 00:34:56.330
It is not classified in heading 9019

00:34:56.330 --> 00:35:01.280
 CHEN, FEI See NY Ruling N303292.

00:35:04.700 --> 00:35:08.040
 CHEN, FEI This facial toning
device, also called

00:35:08.040 --> 00:35:12.380
electronic impulse
facial muscle stimulator,

00:35:12.380 --> 00:35:16.100
is the battery operated
handheld device.

00:35:16.100 --> 00:35:21.040
 CHEN, FEI It emits electrical
impulses for cosmetic use.

00:35:21.040 --> 00:35:26.240
It has a plastic base consisting
of control panel and two.

00:35:26.240 --> 00:35:31.880
 CHEN, FEI Electric probes the
control panel contains a timer

00:35:31.880 --> 00:35:33.590
and intensity controls.

00:35:34.833 --> 00:35:38.150
 CHEN,
FEI Here is the electrical probes.

00:35:39.820 --> 00:35:45.690
 CHEN, FEI The user takes on
the probes to apply microcurrent

00:35:45.690 --> 00:35:51.150
or also called the electrical
impulses tone of facial scheme.

00:35:52.199 --> 00:35:57.379
The electrical impulses are supposed
to contract the facial muscles

00:35:57.380 --> 00:36:01.374
to tone the skin in order
to combat the aging process.

00:36:01.390 --> 00:36:06.700
 CHEN, FEI Is the electrical impulse
facial muscle stimulator classified

00:36:06.700 --> 00:36:09.900
in head 9019 as massage apparatus?

00:36:09.900 --> 00:36:14.130
 CHEN, FEI Please select your
choice from the Pop up poll on screen.

00:37:23.333 --> 00:37:24.370
 CHEN, FEI Muted.

00:37:24.370 --> 00:37:30.110
 CHEN, FEI The facial toning
device emits electrical impulses

00:37:30.110 --> 00:37:32.865
to contract the muscle of the face.

00:37:32.887 --> 00:37:38.759
It does not operate by performing manual
or mechanical manipulation of muscles.

00:37:38.782 --> 00:37:44.412
Tissues joints or the like as
an article that vibrates does.

00:37:45.370 --> 00:37:48.440
The device does not move in any way.

00:37:48.440 --> 00:37:52.840
It's simply transmitting
microcurrents through the probes.

00:37:52.840 --> 00:37:54.790
As such, the device does not perform.

00:37:54.790 --> 00:37:56.490
 CHEN, FEI Massage.

00:37:56.490 --> 00:38:00.770
But rather electrically
stimulates facial muscles.

00:38:00.770 --> 00:38:02.470
 CHEN,
FEI By the electrical impulses.

00:38:02.470 --> 00:38:09.300
 CHEN, FEI So it cannot be classified
in heading 9019 as massage apparatus.

00:38:09.300 --> 00:38:12.400
So the correct answer is
no, you are right.

00:38:12.400 --> 00:38:16.050
See HQ 966563.

00:38:19.896 --> 00:38:23.940
 CHEN, FEI Let's see another similar
product using electrical current

00:38:23.940 --> 00:38:25.806
for muscle stimulation.

00:38:25.849 --> 00:38:28.599
It's not considered massage apparatus.

00:38:28.600 --> 00:38:33.090
This electrical unit is a
battery powered electrical muscle

00:38:33.090 --> 00:38:38.620
stimulation apparatus that generate
a low voltage electrical current

00:38:38.620 --> 00:38:43.060
which passes through the skin
by the electrodes to the nerve

00:38:43.060 --> 00:38:47.590
of the abdominal muscles,
causing them to contract.

00:38:47.590 --> 00:38:50.420
So it is designed for
use by a healthy person.

00:38:50.420 --> 00:38:55.990
 CHEN, FEI For the purposes of
improving tone, strength and firmness

00:38:55.990 --> 00:38:59.760
of focused muscle group,
so it's classified in.

00:39:01.750 --> 00:39:03.530
 CHEN, FEI heading 8543.

00:39:03.530 --> 00:39:06.892
 CHEN,
FEI As other electrical apparatus

00:39:06.946 --> 00:39:13.443
for electrical nerve stimulation,
See HQ ruling HQ 112635.

00:39:15.980 --> 00:39:19.750
 CHEN, FEI Here is a whole
body vibration platform said

00:39:19.750 --> 00:39:24.150
to provide health benefits
and exercise to the consumer

00:39:24.150 --> 00:39:27.330
through vibration
produced by the device.

00:39:27.330 --> 00:39:35.150
It contains 3 motors producing, rocking,
pulsating and oscillating motions.

00:39:35.150 --> 00:39:39.210
The vibration exercise machine
has seven training modes,

00:39:39.210 --> 00:39:43.250
three workout intensity
and 60 speed levels.

00:39:43.250 --> 00:39:46.090
It utilize adjustable
vibration strength.

00:39:46.090 --> 00:39:50.040
 CHEN, FEI and speed to
enhance the exercise experience

00:39:50.040 --> 00:39:52.470
and achieve fitness results.

00:39:52.470 --> 00:39:57.780
It comes with the exercise mat,
a remote control, 4 mini bands,

00:39:57.780 --> 00:39:59.080
and 2 resistance bands.

00:40:03.233 --> 00:40:06.440
 CHEN, FEI The machine is
design, market is advertised

00:40:06.440 --> 00:40:11.470
and sold as a physical fitness
machine, exercises may be performed

00:40:11.470 --> 00:40:16.200
in various positions while
standing upon sitting on or leaning

00:40:16.200 --> 00:40:18.570
against the vibration plate.

00:40:18.570 --> 00:40:23.300
It uses no vibration technology
to speed up the time needs

00:40:23.300 --> 00:40:26.680
to do a full body muscle,
targeted workouts.

00:40:26.680 --> 00:40:31.830
So it's not analogous to vibratory
massaging appliances, that applied

00:40:31.830 --> 00:40:34.890
 CHEN, FEI directly to
the intended body parts

00:40:34.890 --> 00:40:38.890
to bring about the desired
relaxation or therapeutic effects.

00:40:38.890 --> 00:40:44.570
So its not classified in heading
9019 as massage apparatus.

00:40:49.300 --> 00:40:54.100
 CHEN, FEI The facial esthetic device
is used in the program of beauty care.

00:40:55.033 --> 00:40:57.180
 CHEN, FEI The device consists of.

00:40:57.967 --> 00:41:03.390
 CHEN, FEI A Tesla function, a
patting function and cleansing function,

00:41:03.390 --> 00:41:08.660
a vaporizer, a cool warm
plate, and other components.

00:41:08.660 --> 00:41:13.500
It is prima facie classifiable
under different headings.

00:41:13.500 --> 00:41:18.520
The cleansing functions cleans
the epidermal layers of the skin

00:41:18.520 --> 00:41:20.860
by functioning like a vacuum.

00:41:20.860 --> 00:41:24.570
So it's classified
under the heading 8509.

00:41:25.682 --> 00:41:28.250
 CHEN,
FEI The vaporizer produced steam

00:41:28.250 --> 00:41:33.020
and the cool warm plate
utilize temperature variance

00:41:33.020 --> 00:41:38.340
to induce expansions and contractions
of the muscle below the skin.

00:41:38.340 --> 00:41:39.410
Both classified.

00:41:39.418 --> 00:41:40.778
In 8516.

00:41:41.889 --> 00:41:47.489
The Tesla function maximize the electron
discharge to reduce the accumulations

00:41:47.490 --> 00:41:50.280
of potentially damaging compounds.

00:41:50.280 --> 00:41:54.470
It’s to classifiable
under the heading 8543.

00:41:54.470 --> 00:41:55.768
The patting

00:41:55.769 --> 00:41:59.660
 CHEN, FEI device conditions,
muscles and improving circulation

00:41:59.660 --> 00:42:02.580
by means of electronic massage.

00:42:02.580 --> 00:42:06.010
So it's classifiable under 9019.

00:42:07.700 --> 00:42:11.180
 CHEN, FEI The purpose of
the facial esthetic device is

00:42:11.180 --> 00:42:17.250
to perform various methods of
beauty care to the users face.

00:42:17.250 --> 00:42:21.270
They essential character cannot
be determined, so it's classified

00:42:21.270 --> 00:42:23.860
in heading 9019, per GRI 3(C).

00:42:23.860 --> 00:42:30.290
The heading occurs last in
numerical order see HQ 954181.

00:42:34.673 --> 00:42:40.889
 CHEN, FEI The Massage Chair pad
Consist of an adjustable neck massager

00:42:40.890 --> 00:42:45.280
with a heat functioned a back
massager with a heat function

00:42:45.280 --> 00:42:48.800
and a vibration massager
for hips and thighs.

00:42:48.800 --> 00:42:53.170
 CHEN, FEI The neck massage
node provide deep tissue massage

00:42:53.170 --> 00:42:58.200
to the neck and shoulder to
relieve tire and muscle tightness.

00:42:58.200 --> 00:43:00.540
The back massager
provides shiatsu massage.

00:43:00.540 --> 00:43:03.950
 CHEN, FEI Spot massage
and rolling massage.

00:43:03.950 --> 00:43:10.070
 CHEN, FEI This massage pad is
not be used as seating by itself.

00:43:10.070 --> 00:43:16.190
It is used on the sofa, Couch Recliner,
office chair, or dining chair.

00:43:16.190 --> 00:43:22.260
The integrated strapping system secures
it on chairs, so it's classifieds

00:43:22.260 --> 00:43:24.490
in subheading 9019.10.20.

00:43:30.433 --> 00:43:33.860
 CHEN, FEI In 2015,
Harmonized System committees

00:43:33.860 --> 00:43:38.221
out of World Customs
Organization classified,

00:43:38.222 --> 00:43:41.350
a massage chair in heading 9019.

00:43:41.350 --> 00:43:47.240
The massage chair resembling a chair
consists of a frame upholstered

00:43:47.240 --> 00:43:53.150
with leather on the inner side and with
padded seat, back and have head rest.

00:43:53.150 --> 00:43:56.940
It is fitted with the built
in massage components comprise

00:43:56.940 --> 00:43:59.980
of inflatable bladders with

00:43:59.980 --> 00:44:04.127
 CHEN, FEI mechanism
delivering vibration of friction

00:44:04.128 --> 00:44:05.830
at a number of points.

00:44:05.830 --> 00:44:10.350
A system of rollers with air
cells extendable foot rest.

00:44:10.350 --> 00:44:15.470
 CHEN, FEI The chair also has
the L shaped guide railed forward

00:44:15.470 --> 00:44:20.140
sliding designs waist heating
speakers and other components.

00:44:21.167 --> 00:44:23.780
 CHEN, FEI So this zero
gravity chair is used

00:44:23.780 --> 00:44:29.570
to massage the body from neck to
feet by kneading tapping vibration,

00:44:29.570 --> 00:44:31.770
shiatsu technique or pressure.

00:44:32.900 --> 00:44:34.710
 CHEN,
FEI So the massaging mechanism.

00:44:34.710 --> 00:44:36.820
 CHEN, FEI Can be adjusted.

00:44:36.820 --> 00:44:41.910
 CHEN, FEI Using a remote control,
then massage time, area speeds

00:44:41.910 --> 00:44:45.110
and the air cell intensity
are all adjustable.

00:44:46.233 --> 00:44:48.710
 CHEN, FEI So,
that essential character of.

00:44:50.633 --> 00:44:54.930
 CHEN, FEI Massage chair derived
from the build in massage components.

00:44:55.900 --> 00:44:59.970
 CHEN, FEI So HSC,
harmonized system committee classified.

00:45:01.100 --> 00:45:06.890
 CHEN, FEI This chair in heading
9019 as massage apparatus but GRI 3B.

00:45:11.033 --> 00:45:15.220
 CHEN, FEI This full body massage
chair is substantially identical

00:45:15.220 --> 00:45:19.810
to one rule on by the
harmonized committees.

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I know you may be tired
of listening to me by now,

00:45:23.140 --> 00:45:25.580
so I will let you read
this slide on your own.

00:45:25.580 --> 00:45:29.020
 CHEN, FEI Consistent with
the Harmonized Committee.

00:45:29.020 --> 00:45:35.500
 CHEN, FEI We classified
it in subheading 9019.10.2045

00:45:35.500 --> 00:45:40.260
see new York ruling
N300227 for details.

00:45:43.833 --> 00:45:48.250
 CHEN, FEI The power chair is an
adjustable metal frame upholstered seat.

00:45:49.167 --> 00:45:51.030
 CHEN, FEI The seat is
set comprised of built

00:45:51.030 --> 00:45:57.050
in electromechanical components
that allow for the lifting extension

00:45:57.050 --> 00:46:01.320
and return of the seat
to the metal frame base.

00:46:01.320 --> 00:46:05.610
The seat also has built in electrical
electromechanical components.

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 CHEN, FEI That independently perform
optional massage or heating functions.

00:46:11.990 --> 00:46:16.060
 CHEN, FEI Each armrest
contains a cup holder in the seat.

00:46:16.060 --> 00:46:17.980
Also includes storage pockets.

00:46:19.367 --> 00:46:24.030
 CHEN, FEI The reclined incline
lift, massage and heat function.

00:46:24.030 --> 00:46:28.440
 CHEN, FEI Of the seat are
operated by remote control according

00:46:28.440 --> 00:46:30.160
to users preference.

00:46:30.160 --> 00:46:34.341
 CHEN, FEI Is the power chair
classified in heading 9019

00:46:34.342 --> 00:46:35.900
as massage apparatus?

00:46:36.499 --> 00:46:40.319
 CHEN, FEI Please take a moment to
think about it and select your choice

00:46:40.328 --> 00:46:42.128
from the pop up poll on your screen.

00:47:30.410 --> 00:47:30.740
 CHEN, FEI OK.

00:47:30.740 --> 00:47:33.340
I will give you 10 more minutes.

00:47:51.900 --> 00:47:54.647
 CHEN, FEI OK, we have.

00:47:55.327 --> 00:47:57.530
 CHEN, FEI 51% of you say yes and.

00:47:57.530 --> 00:48:01.410
 CHEN, FEI 39% say no.

00:48:08.167 --> 00:48:12.050
 CHEN, FEI Headquarters
ruled that the massage chair

00:48:12.066 --> 00:48:18.600
in the instant case is designed to be
a seat for a person who is elderly.

00:48:18.600 --> 00:48:24.250
This features include a lift function,
incline and recline, a heating function,

00:48:24.250 --> 00:48:30.290
a place for a cup, storage pockets,
as well as the massage function.

00:48:30.290 --> 00:48:35.570
All of these features indicates that
the article is properly classifieds

00:48:35.570 --> 00:48:37.920
as a chair in heading 9401.

00:48:37.920 --> 00:48:43.850
 CHEN, FEI Further the Chair
does not encapsulate the user.

00:48:43.850 --> 00:48:48.360
 CHEN, FEI It is not principally
designed to be primarily used

00:48:48.360 --> 00:48:49.710
as a massage device.

00:48:49.710 --> 00:48:53.560
 CHEN, FEI So on the essential
character of the article is defined

00:48:53.560 --> 00:48:55.370
by its users as seating.

00:48:55.370 --> 00:49:00.650
 CHEN, FEI So pursuant to GRI
3b, the article is classified

00:49:00.650 --> 00:49:05.990
in heading 9401 HQ ruling H313575.

00:49:12.700 --> 00:49:16.600
 CHEN, FEI Here are 2 Cases pending
before headquarters the first one is

00:49:16.600 --> 00:49:17.700
for a massage chair.

00:49:19.233 --> 00:49:22.580
 CHEN, FEI The three pictures
depict the massage chair

00:49:22.580 --> 00:49:29.180
with an adjustable recliner swivel
base, a retractable leg rest.

00:49:29.180 --> 00:49:33.440
The picture shows the same massage
chair adjusted in three different modes.

00:49:36.003 --> 00:49:40.260
 CHEN, FEI So massage chair
has five auto massage programs,

00:49:40.260 --> 00:49:44.810
patented, warm air technology,
customizable massage options

00:49:44.856 --> 00:49:50.436
with a remote control, and retractable
leg rest with foot and calf massage.

00:49:51.399 --> 00:49:58.639
The issue here is classified as seat
in heading 9401 or massage apparatus

00:49:58.640 --> 00:49:59.390
in heading 9019.

00:50:03.292 --> 00:50:05.980
 CHEN, FEI The other case
is for three different style

00:50:05.980 --> 00:50:09.470
of the electrical facial
cleansing devices.

00:50:09.470 --> 00:50:15.500
The issue in this case is whether
they are classified in heading 8509

00:50:15.500 --> 00:50:20.110
as electromechanical,
domestic appliances

00:50:20.111 --> 00:50:24.280
or message apparatus in heading 9019.

00:50:24.280 --> 00:50:27.310
We cannot issue rulings
on this types of products

00:50:27.310 --> 00:50:30.140
until the issues before
headquarters has been decided.

00:50:32.500 --> 00:50:33.660
 CHEN, FEI We will end this here.

00:50:37.100 --> 00:50:40.960
 CHEN, FEI This is some helpful
links that you may use frequently.

00:50:41.833 --> 00:50:45.970
 CHEN, FEI Links for CBP websites
harmonized tariff schedule,

00:50:45.970 --> 00:50:51.420
custom ruling, online search system,
cross electronic ruling request,

00:50:51.420 --> 00:50:56.840
informed compliance publication
and previously recorded webinars

00:50:56.840 --> 00:50:58.190
after being vetted.

00:50:58.190 --> 00:51:01.760
This webinar will also be
posted on the same website.

00:51:03.967 --> 00:51:07.470
 CHEN, FEI The slide and next,
two slides contain links for images

00:51:07.470 --> 00:51:11.170
and references in
using the presentation.

00:51:11.170 --> 00:51:16.020
 CHEN, FEI I've had time
to take some questions.

00:51:16.020 --> 00:51:20.890
 CHEN, FEI Please feel free to tell
your questions on this presentation

00:51:20.890 --> 00:51:22.660
into the chat box.

00:51:22.660 --> 00:51:26.680
In the meantime, I will scroll up
to see if there are any questions

00:51:26.681 --> 00:51:27.681
from earlier.

00:51:58.833 --> 00:51:59.489
 CHEN, FEI Actually.

00:51:59.490 --> 00:52:00.590
I didn't see any.

00:52:01.700 --> 00:52:03.550
 CHEN, FEI Uh, questions?

00:52:09.967 --> 00:52:10.540
 CHEN, FEI Oh.

00:52:13.300 --> 00:52:14.980
 CHEN,
FEI I see some questions coming.

00:52:14.980 --> 00:52:16.020
Give me a second, OK.

00:52:25.300 --> 00:52:26.560
 CHEN, FEI Contact information.

00:52:26.560 --> 00:52:29.450
OK, I will provide
contact information later.

00:52:31.300 --> 00:52:35.450
 CHEN, FEI What's the case
number for the pending rulings?

00:52:35.450 --> 00:52:36.440
 CHEN, FEI Oh humm.

00:52:37.233 --> 00:52:38.440
 CHEN, FEI That's good question.

00:52:40.167 --> 00:52:40.680
 CHEN, FEI I can.

00:52:43.767 --> 00:52:44.550
 CHEN, FEI Set.

00:52:44.550 --> 00:52:44.700
Uh.

00:52:51.070 --> 00:52:52.250
 CHEN, FEI Let me find out.

00:52:52.250 --> 00:52:53.250
OK, give me one second.

00:52:58.690 --> 00:53:01.300
 CHEN, FEI The first massage
chair, actually.

00:53:02.300 --> 00:53:03.690
 CHEN, FEI We rule.

00:53:03.690 --> 00:53:06.740
 CHEN, FEI The massage
chair in new your ruling.

00:53:08.300 --> 00:53:11.470
 CHEN, FEI N314191.

00:53:11.470 --> 00:53:15.020
 CHEN, FEI N314191 and.

00:53:16.433 --> 00:53:18.850
 CHEN, FEI I don't have the
headquarter ruling number yet.

00:53:19.833 --> 00:53:20.780
 CHEN, FEI I don't remember.

00:53:20.780 --> 00:53:22.840
I can say you can email me.

00:53:22.840 --> 00:53:24.170
I will give it to you, OK.

00:53:25.100 --> 00:53:25.720
 CHEN, FEI And the other.

00:53:26.833 --> 00:53:32.170
 CHEN, FEI Uh, ruling regarding the
electrical facial cleansing devices.

00:53:33.500 --> 00:53:35.940
 CHEN, FEI You can look
at the new York ruling.

00:53:36.567 --> 00:53:41.066
 CHEN, FEI N299805.

00:53:41.067 --> 00:53:44.318
 CHEN, FEI And N299937.

00:53:45.600 --> 00:53:48.150
 CHEN, FEI N299933.

00:53:49.190 --> 00:53:51.170
 CHEN, FEI Again, uh.

00:53:51.170 --> 00:53:55.060
You can email me for headquarter
ruling number still pending.

00:54:10.567 --> 00:54:16.029
 CHEN, FEI So one question say can
adult products is called massager

00:54:16.030 --> 00:54:18.610
be classified as 9019?

00:54:18.610 --> 00:54:23.250
 CHEN, FEI Uh,
we do have ruling for vibratory.

00:54:23.250 --> 00:54:31.040
 CHEN, FEI Adult products classify in
9019, so if you have specific product,

00:54:31.040 --> 00:54:33.750
uh, feel free to send
us a ruling request.

00:54:48.367 --> 00:54:51.440
 CHEN, FEI I see a question say
please clarify the AC adapter.

00:54:52.724 --> 00:54:58.060
 CHEN, FEI Of subheading
9019.10.2035 Is it simply a plug

00:54:58.060 --> 00:55:00.156
that can be removed from the device

00:55:00.157 --> 00:55:02.730
versus a plug that's
permanently affixed.

00:55:04.566 --> 00:55:06.089
 CHEN, FEI Let me see which.

00:55:21.653 --> 00:55:22.830
 CHEN, FEI Give me once again.

00:55:22.830 --> 00:55:24.090
Let me see my note.

00:55:24.090 --> 00:55:26.930
Maybe I have something on my note.

00:56:08.633 --> 00:56:09.759
 CHEN, FEI Yeah.

00:56:20.967 --> 00:56:22.440
 CHEN, FEI You have that current.

00:56:22.440 --> 00:56:23.040
Currently.

00:56:23.040 --> 00:56:26.750
There are two main kind,
there are two main kind of currents,

00:56:26.750 --> 00:56:34.140
AC or direct currents is a flow of
energy from you to get from the battery.

00:56:35.367 --> 00:56:36.380
 CHEN, FEI That's the AC.

00:56:37.500 --> 00:56:42.700
 CHEN, FEI The alternating
current is from your work outlets

00:56:42.700 --> 00:56:47.390
which reverse the direction of
electrons along the current to flow

00:56:47.390 --> 00:56:48.590
to turn on off.

00:57:02.020 --> 00:57:06.090
 CHEN, FEI So I think the question
probably is not approximate,

00:57:06.090 --> 00:57:10.600
can be removed from the device versus
approximate permanently affixed.

00:57:10.600 --> 00:57:16.210
I think it's more likely like
the device you can remove.

00:57:16.210 --> 00:57:19.670
 CHEN, FEI From a approximate
can be removed from the device.

00:57:19.685 --> 00:57:22.735
 CHEN,
FEI But on the purpose of AC is.

00:57:23.719 --> 00:57:26.249
 CHEN, FEI What is
the alternate currents?

00:57:26.250 --> 00:57:30.080
So it reverse the direction of
electrons allow the current flow?

00:57:30.080 --> 00:57:33.100
 CHEN, FEI Two to turn on or off.

00:57:34.233 --> 00:57:36.810
 CHEN, FEI I hope I answer
your question on this one,

00:57:36.810 --> 00:57:39.170
otherwise feel free to email me.

00:57:42.633 --> 00:57:45.190
 CHEN, FEI OK,
I don't see any question yet.

00:57:45.190 --> 00:57:48.110
Ohh I do see something come up.

00:57:50.052 --> 00:57:54.369
 CHEN, FEI Face Face
Roller is classified under …

00:57:54.370 --> 00:57:59.460
we have the a few rulings online
which classify those face roller

00:57:59.460 --> 00:58:02.680
as a massage apparatus.

00:58:07.433 --> 00:58:09.570
 CHEN,
FEI So it is classified and the.

00:58:11.167 --> 00:58:11.990
 CHEN, FEI Other.

00:58:11.990 --> 00:58:14.367
 CHEN, FEI 9019.10.2050.

00:58:18.433 --> 00:58:20.660
 CHEN, FEI Any other questions.

00:58:28.763 --> 00:58:32.734
 CHEN, FEI I've been doing the last
call for the questions otherwise.

00:58:38.900 --> 00:58:41.810
 CHEN, FEI Here's my
teams contact information.

00:58:41.810 --> 00:58:45.790
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00:58:45.790 --> 00:58:50.600
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00:58:50.614 --> 00:58:55.600
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00:58:55.600 --> 00:58:59.200
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00:58:59.200 --> 00:59:01.630
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00:59:04.500 --> 00:59:06.330
 CHEN, FEI Thank you
for joining me today.

00:59:06.330 --> 00:59:10.480
I would like to thank our web
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00:59:10.480 --> 00:59:17.230
Miss Amy Berkitt, Miss Rumana Rafik with
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00:59:17.230 --> 00:59:18.370
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00:59:18.370 --> 00:59:21.890
 CHEN, FEI With that,
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00:59:21.890 --> 00:59:23.750
Thank you and have a great afternoon.