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The tariff classification of Christmas tree light sets from China
Issued July 1, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.30.0010
Headings: 9405
Product description
The subject Christmas tree light sets are identified as follows: stock No. 51888 consists of 100 multi colored miniature bulbs. 2) stock No. 51893 consists of 100 red colored miniature bulbs. 3) stock No. 51900 consists of 100 double filament multi colored miniature bulbs. 4) stock No. 57480 consists of 50 multi colored miniature bulbs. 5) stock No. 57479 consists of 50 clear colored miniature bulbs.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the above Christmas tree light sets will be 9405.30.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for miniature series wired lighting sets of a kind used for Christmas trees.
Full text
NY I82126 July 1, 2002 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:2:227 I82126 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.30.0010 Ms. Wendy Lawson Sears Roebuck & Company 3333 Beverly Road, BC-172A Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 RE: The tariff classification of Christmas tree light sets from China Dear Ms. Lawson: In your letter dated May 24, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject Christmas tree light sets are identified as follows: stock No. 51888 consists of 100 multi colored miniature bulbs. 2) stock No. 51893 consists of 100 red colored miniature bulbs. 3) stock No. 51900 consists of 100 double filament multi colored miniature bulbs. 4) stock No. 57480 consists of 50 multi colored miniature bulbs. 5) stock No. 57479 consists of 50 clear colored miniature bulbs. The applicable subheading for the above Christmas tree light sets will be 9405.30.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for miniature series wired 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 646-733-3028. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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