A84705 A8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of electric brass candle lamps from China.

Issued July 3, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9405.40.4000

Headings: 9405

Product description

The tariff classification of electric brass candle lamps from China.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for these brass electric candle lamps, item number 962620, will be 9405.40.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical lamps and lighting fittings of brass.

Full text

NY A84705 July 3, 1996 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:GI: 227 A84705 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.40.4000 Mr. Michael Rosbach Rite Aid Corporation P.O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of electric brass candle lamps from China. Dear Mr. Rosbach: In your letter dated June 7, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples submitted are electric candle-shape lamps, known as the "Brass Candle Lamp 2 Pack" (item number 962620), which consist of two electric candle lamps, each measuring about 9 inches long, that possess bases of brass, plastic candle-like bodies with filament light bulbs, and electrical cords with on/off rotary switches. The applicable subheading for these brass electric candle lamps, item number 962620, will be 9405.40.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical lamps and lighting fittings of brass. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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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