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The tariff classification of a flashlight from Taiwan.
Issued April 15, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8513.10.2000
Headings: 8513
Product description
The sample submitted is a plastic mini- flashlight which possesses a filament bulb and plastic lens. HTS PROVISION : 8513.10.2000 HTS SUBHEADING : Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy...flashlights 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
Full text
NY 884384 April 15, 1993 CLA-2-85:S:N:N3:227 884384 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8513.10.2000 Ms. Carlene R. O'Brien J.F. Moran Co., Inc. Harbour Tech Center, Suite 210 160 Second Street Chelsea, MA 02150 RE: The tariff classification of a flashlight from Taiwan. Dear Ms. O'Brien: 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 : March 23, 1993 ON BEHALF OF : Mark Steven, Inc. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The sample submitted is a plastic mini- flashlight which possesses a filament bulb and plastic lens. HTS PROVISION : 8513.10.2000 HTS SUBHEADING : Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy...flashlights 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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