The tariff classification of a night light from China.
Issued October 11, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.40.8000
Headings: 9405
Product description
When plugged into a socket, it is noted to produce a glow for lighting purposes.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this night light will be 9405.40.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical lamps and lighting fittings.
Full text
NY A87859 October 11, 1996 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:GI: 227 A87859 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.40.8000 Ms. Florence Pianko Advance Watch Co., Ltd. 26400 W. 8 Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48034 RE: The tariff classification of a night light from China. Dear Ms. Pianko: In your letter dated September 20, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted is a flat-shape night light which measures about 2 3/4 inches by 2 3/4 inches and contains an electronic luminescent material in a plastic case. When plugged into a socket, it is noted to produce a glow for lighting purposes. The applicable subheading for this night light will be 9405.40.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical lamps and lighting fittings. The rate of duty will be 3.9 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
More rulings on the same tariff codes
Protest and Application for Further Review No 4601-15-101369; Classification of lava lamps; Revocation of NY J85271 and NY H82040 by operation of law
The tariff classification of a snowflake light string from China
The tariff classification of an LED spotlight from China
The tariff classification of LED light stake set from China
The tariff classification of a solar spot light from China
The tariff classification of mercury glass canisters with LED lights from China
The tariff classification of a light string from China
The tariff classification of a light string from China
The tariff classification of a night light shade cover and a night light from China
The tariff classification of LED spotlights from China
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings, surfaces the ones that actually match your product, and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.
Book a demo →