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The tariff classification of a glass lampshade from Taiwan
Issued June 10, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.91.3000
Headings: 9405
Product description
The article in question is a glass lampshade. The sample submitted was received shattered.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the glass lampshade will be 9405.91.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other glass shades for lamps and lighting fittings.
Full text
NY J85090 June 10, 2003 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:2:227 J85090 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.91.3000 Mr. Nohemy Valdivieso Nohemy Customs Broker 11222 La Cienega Blvd. Ste. 135 Inglewood, CA 90304 RE: The tariff classification of a glass lampshade from Taiwan Dear Mr. Valdivisieo: In your letter dated May 27, 2003, on behalf of Lights of America, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The article in question is a glass lampshade. The sample submitted was received shattered. The applicable subheading for the glass lampshade will be 9405.91.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other glass shades for lamps and lighting fittings. The rate of duty will be 12 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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