The tariff classification of Christmas tube lights from China
Issued August 5, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.40.8000
Headings: 9405
Product description
The subject Christmas tube lights are identified as follows: 1) stock No. 51894- tube lights, 18 feet long, with clear bulbs and clear jackets for indoor/outdoor use. 2) stock No. 90463- tube lights, 18 feet long, with red bulbs and red jackets for indoor/outdoor use. 3) stock No. 90497- tube lights, 18 feet long, with clear bulbs and red and green jackets for indoor/outdoor use. 4) stock No. 90498- tube lights, 18 feet long, with clear bulbs and red and white jackets for indoor/outdoor use.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the above Christmas tube lights will be 9405.40.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric lamps and lighting fittings, other.
Full text
NY I83488 August 5, 2002 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:2:227 I83488 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.40.8000 Ms. Wendy Lawson Sears Roebuck & Company 3333 Beverly Road, BC-172A Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 RE: The tariff classification of Christmas tube lights from China Dear Ms. Lawson: In your letter dated July 1, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject Christmas tube lights are identified as follows: 1) stock No. 51894- tube lights, 18 feet long, with clear bulbs and clear jackets for indoor/outdoor use. 2) stock No. 90463- tube lights, 18 feet long, with red bulbs and red jackets for indoor/outdoor use. 3) stock No. 90497- tube lights, 18 feet long, with clear bulbs and red and green jackets for indoor/outdoor use. 4) stock No. 90498- tube lights, 18 feet long, with clear bulbs and red and white jackets for indoor/outdoor use. The applicable subheading for the above Christmas tube lights will be 9405.40.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric lamps and lighting fittings, other. 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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