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The tariff classification of a table/touch lamp from Taiwan.

Issued May 5, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9405.20.6010

Headings: 9405

Product description

5 inches high. It consists of a steel base and shade frame with an antique finish. It also possesses a six glass panel shade decorated with tulips and leaves, in addition to a black plastic bottom. It is noted that this lamp turns on and off by touching any portion of its metal parts.

Full text

NY 884803 May 05, 1993 CLA-2-94:S:N:N3:227 884803 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.20.6010 Ms. Jacqueline A. Bonace Blair Corporation 220 Hickory Street Warren, PA 16366-0001 RE: The tariff classification of a table/touch lamp from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Bonace: In your letter dated April 4, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Sample is being returned as requested. The sample submitted is a table/touch lamp, product number 1165, which measures about 14.5 inches high. It consists of a steel base and shade frame with an antique finish. It also possesses a six glass panel shade decorated with tulips and leaves, in addition to a black plastic bottom. It is noted that this lamp turns on and off by touching any portion of its metal parts. The applicable subheading for the touch lamp, product number 165, will be 9405.20.6010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electric table, desk...lamps: of base metal, other, household. The rate of duty will be 7.6 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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