803818 80 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of plastic desk lamps from Taiwan.

Issued November 30, 1994 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9405.20.8010

Headings: 9405

Product description

It is noted that these lamps are principally designed to be used for household use.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the halogen desk lamps will be 9405.20.8010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric household table and desk lamps.

Full text

NY 803818 November 30, 1994 CLA-2-94:S:N:N3:227 803818 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.20.8010 Mr. Dale G. Vander Yacht Border Brokerage Company P.O. Box 3549 Blaine, WA 98231 RE: The tariff classification of plastic desk lamps from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Vander Yacht: In your letter dated October 24, 1994, on behalf of your client, Pro-Lite Mfg. Co., Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise at issue, noting the sample submitted, consists of halogen desk lamps (item numbers 7208, 7220, 7268, 7210, 7218, 7204, 7214, 8003, 7278, 7278-1, 7278-3, 7278-4, 7278-5 and 7278-6) possessing base and head portions of plastics as well as adjustable arms of metal. It is noted that these lamps are principally designed to be used for household use. The applicable subheading for the halogen desk lamps will be 9405.20.8010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric household table and desk lamps. The rate of duty will be 3.9 percent ad valorem. 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

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