A83076 A8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a porcelain lamp part from China.

Issued May 24, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9405.99.4000

Headings: 9405

Product description

It is stated that this item will be inserted into the top portion of a kerosene-filled glass container, and, thereafter, a wick will be intromitted through its openings for lighting purposes.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for this porcelain lamp part will be 9405.99.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other lamp parts.

Full text

NY A83076 May 24, 1996 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:GI: 227 A83076 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.99.4000 Ms. Kathryn Weck Westwater Enterprises 917 Mountain Avenue Mountainside, NJ 07092 RE: The tariff classification of a porcelain lamp part from China. Dear Ms. Weck: In your letter dated April 24, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted is a porcelain knob-shape lamp part which measures approximately 1 1/4 inches long and possesses both top and bottom apertures. It is stated that this item will be inserted into the top portion of a kerosene-filled glass container, and, thereafter, a wick will be intromitted through its openings for lighting purposes. The applicable subheading for this porcelain lamp part will be 9405.99.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other lamp parts. The rate of duty will be 7 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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