The tariff classification of a 3 Level Touch Dimmer from China
Issued June 18, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8533.39.0040
Headings: 8533
Product description
The merchandise is described in your letter as a 3 level Touch Dimmer, Style Number AR1225. The 3 Touch Dimmer with a brass bell ornament is for use with miniature Christmas tree lights. Two samples of the merchandise were submitted to this office and are being returned to you as per your request.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the 3 Touch Dimmer will be 8533.39.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers) other than heating resistors; parts thereof: Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers: Other: Dimmers.
Full text
NY H81328 June 18, 2001 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MM:109 H81328 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8533.39.0040 Mr. John deBoer Classification Specialist Wal-Mart Sores, Inc. 702 SW 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716-8023 RE: The tariff classification of a 3 Level Touch Dimmer from China Dear Mr. deBoer: In your letter dated May 18, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is described in your letter as a 3 level Touch Dimmer, Style Number AR1225. The 3 Touch Dimmer with a brass bell ornament is for use with miniature Christmas tree lights. Two samples of the merchandise were submitted to this office and are being returned to you as per your request. The applicable subheading for the 3 Touch Dimmer will be 8533.39.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers) other than heating resistors; parts thereof: Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers: Other: Dimmers.” The rate of duty will be free. 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 Linda M. Hackett at 212-637-7048. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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