The tariff classification of a Christmas tree light set from China.
Issued February 13, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.30.00
Headings: 9405
Product description
The subject merchandise, referred to as the "10 Garden Lights" (item number D711), consists of an electrical wire harness with 10 sockets securing 10 miniature light bulbs that are covered by 10 plastic removable banana-shape figures. It has been determined that the subject lighting set is basically designed, noting its size and primary construction, to function as a lighting set for a Christmas tree and, therefore, should be classified as such.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Christmas tree light set, item number D711, 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 C83751 February 13, 1998 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:2:227 C83751 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.30.00 Ms. Anita Dembiczak Sun Hill Industries, Inc. 48 Union Street Stamford, CT 06906-1329 RE: The tariff classification of a Christmas tree light set from China. Dear Ms. Dembiczak: In your letter dated January 9, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject merchandise, referred to as the "10 Garden Lights" (item number D711), consists of an electrical wire harness with 10 sockets securing 10 miniature light bulbs that are covered by 10 plastic removable banana-shape figures. It has been determined that the subject lighting set is basically designed, noting its size and primary construction, to function as a lighting set for a Christmas tree and, therefore, should be classified as such. The applicable subheading for the Christmas tree light set, item number D711, 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, Robert B. Swierupski Director, 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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