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The tariff classification of a "Nebula Ball" from Taiwan
Issued August 31, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8543.89.9695
Headings: 8543
Product description
The ball contains a mixture of gases, and the base contains a device that produces high frequency electromagnetic waves. These waves cause the gases to appear as colored streamers. In operation, these streamers respond to touch by moving in the direction of the hand, and they react to sound by moving in rhythmical and pulsating flashes of light.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the "Nebula Ball", style J-9026, will be 8543.89.9695, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical machines and apparatus, .
Full text
NY D81500 August 31, 1998 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1: 112 D81500 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.89.9695 Ms. Stacy Bauman American Shipping Company, Inc. 140 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 RE: The tariff classification of a "Nebula Ball" from Taiwan Dear Ms. Bauman: In your letter dated August 21, 1998, on behalf of Dillards, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample and provided information, the "Nebula Ball", identified as style J-9026, consists of a glass ball which rests on a plastic base. The ball contains a mixture of gases, and the base contains a device that produces high frequency electromagnetic waves. These waves cause the gases to appear as colored streamers. In operation, these streamers respond to touch by moving in the direction of the hand, and they react to sound by moving in rhythmical and pulsating flashes of light. The applicable subheading for the "Nebula Ball", style J-9026, will be 8543.89.9695, 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 2.9 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 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 B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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