I83059 I8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of an electric light unit from China

Issued July 9, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9405.40.8000

Headings: 9405

Product description

The article, identified as “Earth Glow” item # 13100, is an illuminated glass globe that measures approximately eleven inches in diameter. When lighted a map of the world is projected onto the glass globe as it rotates.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the above electric light unit will be 9405.40.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric lamps and lighting fittings of other than base metal.

Full text

NY I83059 July 9, 2002 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:2:227 I83059 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.40.8000 Ms. Carolyn S. Rutkowski Coppersmith, Inc. 756 Port America Place, Suite 300 Grapevine Texas, TX 76051 RE: The tariff classification of an electric light unit from China Dear Ms. Rutkowski: In your letter dated May 21, 2002, on behalf of Rabbit Tanaka Corporation USA, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The article, identified as “Earth Glow” item # 13100, is an illuminated glass globe that measures approximately eleven inches in diameter. When lighted a map of the world is projected onto the glass globe as it rotates. The applicable subheading for the above electric light unit will be 9405.40.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric lamps and lighting fittings of other than base metal. The rate of duty will be 3.9 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 George Kalkines at 646-733-3028. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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