The tariff classification of flashlights from China.
Issued February 11, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8513.10.2000
Headings: 8513
Product description
The subject merchandise, based on the schematic, is a plastic battery-operated LED flashlight which measures approximately 21 cm in length. The torch light is stated to be activated in turning the head of the lamp. The bottom portion of the lamp possesses an opening for the insertion of a lanyard.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the flashlight will be 8513.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy.
Full text
NY D87336 February 11, 1999 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:2:227 D87336 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8513.10.2000 Mr. Randy Tang ATE Group Air Commerce CHB 755 N. Nash Street El Segundo, CA 92045 RE: The tariff classification of flashlights from China. Dear Mr. Tang: In your letter dated January 26, 1999, on behalf of Reel-Talk, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject merchandise, based on the schematic, is a plastic battery-operated LED flashlight which measures approximately 21 cm in length. The torch light is stated to be activated in turning the head of the lamp. The bottom portion of the lamp possesses an opening for the insertion of a lanyard. The applicable subheading for the flashlight will be 8513.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy...flashlights. The rate of duty will be 12.5 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 212-637-7073. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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