J87389 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Laser Safety Light from China.

Issued July 31, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8512.10.4000

Headings: 8512

Product description

The tariff classification of Laser Safety Light from China.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for this product will be 8512.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used on cycles or motor vehicles; parts thereof: Lighting or visual signaling equipment of a kind used on bicycles: Visual signaling equipment.

Full text

NY J87389 July 31, 2003 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:101 J87389 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8512.10.4000 Ms. Joann Meyers Atlantic Customs Brokers, Inc. One Corporate Drive Suite 105 Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096 RE: The tariff classification of Laser Safety Light from China. Dear Ms. Meyers: In your letter dated July 10, 2003, you requested a ruling on behalf of Advanced Business Marketing, Inc. on tariff classification. You submitted a sample of a Laser Safety Light - Model Number F-23. The item is powered by 2 “AAA” batteries. The safety light is packaged with a bracket for mounting on a bicycle as well as an arm strap. The safety light has six functions: steady light, 2 rates of flashing, and 3 kinds of running light. The applicable subheading for this product will be 8512.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used on cycles or motor vehicles; parts thereof: Lighting or visual signaling equipment of a kind used on bicycles: Visual signaling equipment. The general rate of duty will be 2.7 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R.). 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 Robert DeSoucey at 646-733-3008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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