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The tariff classification of a Christmas tree light set from China.
Issued April 16, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Copies to clipboardB8 B84062 (April 16, 1997)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.30.00
Headings: 9405
Product description
The subject merchandise, identified as a lighted pine garland (stock number 43700), consists of a Christmas-like garland which measures about 9 feet in length and possesses an electrical wire harness with 35 sockets securing 35 mini lights entwined in the branches.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the lighted pine garland, stock number 43700, will be 9405.30.00, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for lighting sets of a kind used for Christmas trees.
Full text
NY B84062 April 16, 1997 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:2: 227 B84062 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.30.00 Mr. Michael O'Neill O'Neill & Whitaker, Inc. 1809 Baltimore Avenue Kansas City, MO 64108 RE: The tariff classification of a Christmas tree light set from China. Dear Mr. O'Neill: In your letter dated March 26, 1997, on behalf of Sterling Supply Company, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject merchandise, identified as a lighted pine garland (stock number 43700), consists of a Christmas-like garland which measures about 9 feet in length and possesses an electrical wire harness with 35 sockets securing 35 mini lights entwined in the branches. The applicable subheading for the lighted pine garland, stock number 43700, will be 9405.30.00, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for lighting sets of a kind used for Christmas trees. The rate of duty will be 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 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, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Branch National Commodity Specialist Division
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The tariff classification of a Christmas tree light set from China.
The tariff classification of Christmas tree light sets from China.
The tariff classification of Christmas tree light sets from China.
The tariff classification of Christmas tree light sets from China.
The tariff classification of a Christmas tree light set from China.
The tariff classification of a Christmas tree light set from China.
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