The tariff classification of a ceiling light fixture from China.
Issued October 20, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.10.60
Headings: 9405
Product description
The subject merchandise, based on the submitted information, is a high-hat light fixture, model number 8102, which measures approximately 7 ¼ inches in height by 6 ¼ inches in diameter. It consists of a cylindrical metal (non-brass) housing with an interior lamp-holder and an exterior electrical junction box. There is an electrical cable that runs from the housing to the junction box (J-box). This J-box contains a thermal-overload protective device, as well as push-in wire connectors; this J-box, which is listed for through-branch circuit wiring, also has five ½-inch knockouts and four Romex knockouts with strain clamps. Further, this light fixture incorporates bar hangers, with pre-installed captive nails, that allow the housing to be positioned at any point within a 24-inch joist span. It is noted that certain styles within this light fixture model incorporate adjustable socket-bracket plates for proper positioning of different types of lamps (light bulbs).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this ceiling light fixture will be 9405.10.60, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Lamps and lighting fittings…not elsewhere specified or included…Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings…Of base metal: Other than of brass.
Full text
NY L88123 October 20, 2005 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:1:108 L88123 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.10.60 Mr. Philip Liang Int’l. Logistics Services, Inc. 343 North Oak Street Inglewood, CA 90302 RE: The tariff classification of a ceiling light fixture from China. Dear Mr. Liang: In your letter dated October 5, 2005, on behalf of Royal Pacific Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject merchandise, based on the submitted information, is a high-hat light fixture, model number 8102, which measures approximately 7 ¼ inches in height by 6 ¼ inches in diameter. It consists of a cylindrical metal (non-brass) housing with an interior lamp-holder and an exterior electrical junction box. There is an electrical cable that runs from the housing to the junction box (J-box). This J-box contains a thermal-overload protective device, as well as push-in wire connectors; this J-box, which is listed for through-branch circuit wiring, also has five ½-inch knockouts and four Romex knockouts with strain clamps. Further, this light fixture incorporates bar hangers, with pre-installed captive nails, that allow the housing to be positioned at any point within a 24-inch joist span. It is noted that certain styles within this light fixture model incorporate adjustable socket-bracket plates for proper positioning of different types of lamps (light bulbs). The applicable subheading for this ceiling light fixture will be 9405.10.60, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Lamps and lighting fittings…not elsewhere specified or included…Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings…Of base metal: Other than of brass. The rate of duty will be 7.6 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 Michael Contino at 646-733-3014. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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