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The tariff classification of a "Smoke Detector & Flashlight" from China
Issued November 6, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8531.10.0015
Headings: 8531
Product description
As indicated by the submitted sample and literature, the "Smoke Detector & Flashlight" is a hand-held battery operated device which functions as both a flashlight and as a smoke alarm. Under normal circumstances, the flashlight can be activated by use of a switch. In the event of a fire, the built-in alarm will automatically sound and the light is automatically turned on.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the "Smoke Detector & Flashlight" will be 8531.10.0015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus: Smoke detectors.
Full text
NY D83596 November 6, 1998 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 D83596 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8531.10.0015 Ms. Rene Debrunner Vantage International Forwarding, Ltd. 11222 La Cienega Boulevard Inglewood, CA 90304 RE: The tariff classification of a "Smoke Detector & Flashlight" from China Dear Ms. Debrunner: In your letter dated October 8, 1998, on behalf of Dial Industries, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample and literature, the "Smoke Detector & Flashlight" is a hand-held battery operated device which functions as both a flashlight and as a smoke alarm. Under normal circumstances, the flashlight can be activated by use of a switch. In the event of a fire, the built-in alarm will automatically sound and the light is automatically turned on. The applicable subheading for the "Smoke Detector & Flashlight" will be 8531.10.0015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus: Smoke detectors. The rate of duty will be 1.6 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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