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The tariff classification of portable battery operated lighting from Korea and China.

Issued June 20, 1990 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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85 852905 (June 20, 1990)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8513.10.2000

Headings: 8513

Product description

Style #1835 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Flashlight Style #1838 - Bart Simpson Flashlight Style #1839 - Bart Simpson Penlight HTS PROVISION : Flashlights HTS SUBHEADING : 8513.10.2000 RATE OF DUTY : 25 percent ad valorem. 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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NY 852905 June 20, 1990 CLA-2-85:S:N:N227:852905 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8513.10.2000 Mr. Joseph A. Sutton Happiness Express Inc. 200 Fifth Avenue - Suite 212 New York, N Y 10010 RE: The tariff classification of portable battery operated lighting from Korea and China. Dear Mr. Sutton: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : May 15, 1990 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Style #1835 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Flashlight Style #1838 - Bart Simpson Flashlight Style #1839 - Bart Simpson Penlight HTS PROVISION : Flashlights HTS SUBHEADING : 8513.10.2000 RATE OF DUTY : 25 percent ad valorem. 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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