The tariff classification of a "Santa/Snowman Light Tester" from China
Issued June 4, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8543.89.9090
Headings: 8543
Product description
As indicated by the submitted sample, the "Santa/Snowman Light Tester", designated as Rite Aid item #960318, consists, in this instance, of a plastic representation of a Santa Clause. It is battery operated and contains a bulb tester slot located near the middle of the item. Christmas type bulbs can be checked by inserting them into the tester slot. The item also contains a button with LED which is used to indicate that the batteries are working, and a device attached to the bottom which facilitates the removal of bad bulbs.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the "Santa/Snowman Light Tester" will be 8543.89.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical machines and apparatus, .
Full text
NY B85466 June 4, 1997 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1: 112 B85466 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.89.9090 Ms. Lori Aldinger Rite Aid Corporation P.O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of a "Santa/Snowman Light Tester" from China Dear Ms. Aldinger: In your letter dated May 1, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample, the "Santa/Snowman Light Tester", designated as Rite Aid item #960318, consists, in this instance, of a plastic representation of a Santa Clause. It is battery operated and contains a bulb tester slot located near the middle of the item. Christmas type bulbs can be checked by inserting them into the tester slot. The item also contains a button with LED which is used to indicate that the batteries are working, and a device attached to the bottom which facilitates the removal of bad bulbs. The applicable subheading for the "Santa/Snowman Light Tester" will be 8543.89.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical machines and apparatus, ..., not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85, HTS. The rate of duty will be 3.1 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 David Curran at 212-466-5680. Sincerely, Robert Swierupski Chief, Metals and Machinery Branch National Commodity Specialist Division
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