The tariff classification of "Izzy Lightning Laces" from China
Issued December 21, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8543.80.9890
Headings: 8543
Product description
As indicated by the submitted sample, which we are returning with this reply, the "Izzy Lightning Laces" consist of a set of two plastic star-shaped items mounted on a circular, plastic backing incorporating a button cell battery and a mechanism which detects motion. When subjected to motion, a miniature red bulb, incorporated in the center of each star, is activated and blinks. The "Izzy Lightning Laces" can either clip-on or tie to shoelaces.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the "Izzy Lightning Laces" will be 8543.80.9890, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or provided for elsewhere in Chapter 85.
Full text
NY 816736 December 21, 1995 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MA:112 816736 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.80.9890 Mr. David A. Eisen Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C. One Astor Plaza 1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036-8901 RE: The tariff classification of "Izzy Lightning Laces" from China Dear Mr. Eisen: In your letter dated November 20, 1995, on behalf of Avon Products, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample, which we are returning with this reply, the "Izzy Lightning Laces" consist of a set of two plastic star-shaped items mounted on a circular, plastic backing incorporating a button cell battery and a mechanism which detects motion. When subjected to motion, a miniature red bulb, incorporated in the center of each star, is activated and blinks. The "Izzy Lightning Laces" can either clip-on or tie to shoelaces. The applicable subheading for the "Izzy Lightning Laces" will be 8543.80.9890, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or provided for elsewhere in Chapter 85. The rate of duty will be 3.6 percent ad valorem. The rate of duty for merchandise entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 1996 will be 3.4 percent ad valorem.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 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 David Curran at 212-466-5680. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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