The tariff classification of a flashlight with a round metal key ring from China
Issued September 9, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8513.10.2000
Headings: 8513
Product description
The flashlight, cylindrical in shape, measures approximately 3 ¼ inches long and 1/2 of an inch in diameter. The flashlight consists of a filament bulb and an on-and-off switch.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the above article, item 40381, will be 8513.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for flashlights.
Full text
NY J88556 September 9, 2003 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:2:227 J88556 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8513.10.2000 Ms. Yvonne M.W. Richardson The Millwork Trading Co., Ltd. 1372 Broadway New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a flashlight with a round metal key ring from China Dear Ms. Richardson: In your letter dated August 25, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample will be returned as requested. The sample submitted, item 40381, is a plastic battery-operated flashlight with a round metal key ring attached. The flashlight, cylindrical in shape, measures approximately 3 ¼ inches long and 1/2 of an inch in diameter. The flashlight consists of a filament bulb and an on-and-off switch. The applicable subheading for the above article, item 40381, will be 8513.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for flashlights. The rate of duty will be 12.5 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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