I88935 I8 Ruling REVOKED

The tariff classification of an electric Halloween light set from China.

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

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9405.40.8000

Headings: 9405

Product description

Sample is being returned as requested. The submitted sample is an electric Halloween light set that is known as the Pumpkin-Colored Halloweenies (item number 2). It consists of an electrical black wire harness, measuring about 20 feet in length, that incorporates 80 miniature orange bulbs, as well as an eight-function control box.

CBP rationale

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

Full text

NY I88935 December 9, 2002 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:2:227 I88935 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.40.8000 Ms. Michelle Angelina Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. 870 Ashland Avenue Folcroft, PA 19032 RE: The tariff classification of an electric Halloween light set from China. Dear Ms. Angelina: In your letter dated November 15, 2002, on behalf of Silvine, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. Sample is being returned as requested. The submitted sample is an electric Halloween light set that is known as the Pumpkin-Colored Halloweenies (item number 2). It consists of an electrical black wire harness, measuring about 20 feet in length, that incorporates 80 miniature orange bulbs, as well as an eight-function control box. The applicable subheading for this Halloween light set will be 9405.40.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric lamps and lighting fittings, other than of 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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