The tariff classification of a flashing safety band from China. Dear Ms. Tu:
Issued September 17, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8531.80.0050
Headings: 8531
Product description
This band is intended for use by pedestrians and joggers and may be worn as a wristband or ankle band. This flashing safety band measures approximately 2 inches wide and is 11 inches long with snap fasteners. It is constructed of plastic in various colors with fluorescent letters and four LED (light emitting diode) lights. The flashing lights are powered by a 3V-lithium battery and are activated by a push button switch near the fasteners.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Plastic Band with shining light will be 8531.80.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus…Other apparatus: Other.
Full text
NY K89245 September 17, 2004 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:110 K89245 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8531.80.0050 Ms. Katherine Tu Budge Industries, LLC 1240 S. Broad St., Suite 140 Lansdale, PA 19446 RE: The tariff classification of a flashing safety band from China. Dear Ms. Tu: In your letter dated August 27, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is an electric flashing safety band described in your request as a “Plastic Band with shining light.” A sample of this item was submitted with your ruling request and will be returned to you. This band is intended for use by pedestrians and joggers and may be worn as a wristband or ankle band. This flashing safety band measures approximately 2 inches wide and is 11 inches long with snap fasteners. It is constructed of plastic in various colors with fluorescent letters and four LED (light emitting diode) lights. The flashing lights are powered by a 3V-lithium battery and are activated by a push button switch near the fasteners. The applicable subheading for the Plastic Band with shining light will be 8531.80.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus…Other apparatus: Other.” The general rate of duty will be 1.3 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 Eileen S. Kaplan at 646-733-3016. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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