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The tariff classification of an electric light sculpture from China.

Issued June 29, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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81 811378 (June 29, 1995)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9405.40.6000

Headings: 9405

Product description

The merchandise at issue, per the submitted photo, is an electric light sculpture, known as the "Double Reindeer" light display (item number 97052), which measures approximately 4 feet at the longest dimension. It is stated to be constructed of a heavy duty wire frame that is covered by plastic colored tubes of chasing lights. This light sculpture is designed to be anchored on the lawn, hung on the wall or situated to stand alone with the support of an easel.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for this electric light sculpture, known as the "Double Reindeer" light display (item number 97052), will be 9405.40.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric lamps and lighting fittings of base metal.

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NY 811378 June 29, 1995 CLA-2-94:S:N:N3:227 811378 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.40.6000 Ms. Michele I. Smith Sears Merchandise Group 3333 Beverly Rd. Dept. 733IMP Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 RE: The tariff classification of an electric light sculpture from China. Dear Ms. Smith: In your letter dated May 30, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise at issue, per the submitted photo, is an electric light sculpture, known as the "Double Reindeer" light display (item number 97052), which measures approximately 4 feet at the longest dimension. It is stated to be constructed of a heavy duty wire frame that is covered by plastic colored tubes of chasing lights. This light sculpture is designed to be anchored on the lawn, hung on the wall or situated to stand alone with the support of an easel. The applicable subheading for this electric light sculpture, known as the "Double Reindeer" light display (item number 97052), will be 9405.40.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric lamps and lighting fittings of base metal. The rate of duty will be 7.3 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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