The tariff classification of light bulbs from China.
Issued April 23, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8539.22.4000
Headings: 8539
Product description
It is stated that these bulbs are designed for both indoor and outdoor use during the Christmas season.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for these Christmas replacement bulbs, item number 91752, will be 8539.22.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other filament lamps.
Full text
NY A81971 April 23, 1996 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:GI: 227 A81971 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8539.22.4000 Mr. Michael Rosbach Rite Aid Corporation P.O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of light bulbs from China. Dear Mr. Rosbach: In your letter dated March 25, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples submitted consist of four C-7 1/2 replacement clear filament light bulbs, item number 91752, noting that each bulb possesses a 5 watt power for a 120 volt use. It is stated that these bulbs are designed for both indoor and outdoor use during the Christmas season. The applicable subheading for these Christmas replacement bulbs, item number 91752, will be 8539.22.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other filament lamps...of a power not exceeding 200 W and for a voltage exceeding 100 V: Christmas-tree lamps. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling letter 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 George Kalkines at 212-466-5794. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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