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The tariff classification of a finger tip light from China.
Issued April 6, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8513.10.2000
Headings: 8513
Product description
The merchandise under consideration is described as a Finger Tip Light. The housing of this light is constructed of clear plastic and is cylindrical in shape with a diameter of ½ inch, and measures approximately 1¼ inch long. Three nickel cadmium button cell batteries power a single light emitting diode (LED) bulb. A vinyl strap is attached to the housing of the light and may be used for slipping over a single finger. Customs and Border Protection defined flashlights in HQ 084852 as “small battery-operated portable electric lights normally held in the hand by the housing itself.” This definition was reaffirmed in HQ 955356 and 952559. The Finger Tip Light meets this definition by virtue of its design.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Finger Tip Light will be 8513.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy…: Lamps: Flashlights.
Full text
N008876 April 6, 2007 CLA-2-85:RR:E:NC:1:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8513.10.2000 Ms. Lea Marie Ford John S. Connor Inc. 799 Cromwell Park Drive Suite Q_H Glen Burnie, MD 21061 RE: The tariff classification of a finger tip light from China. Dear Ms. Ford: In your letter dated March 26, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, A & A Global Industries. The merchandise under consideration is described as a Finger Tip Light. The housing of this light is constructed of clear plastic and is cylindrical in shape with a diameter of ½ inch, and measures approximately 1¼ inch long. Three nickel cadmium button cell batteries power a single light emitting diode (LED) bulb. A vinyl strap is attached to the housing of the light and may be used for slipping over a single finger. Customs and Border Protection defined flashlights in HQ 084852 as “small battery-operated portable electric lights normally held in the hand by the housing itself.” This definition was reaffirmed in HQ 955356 and 952559. The Finger Tip Light meets this definition by virtue of its design. The applicable subheading for the Finger Tip Light will be 8513.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy…: Lamps: Flashlights.” The general rate of duty will be 12.5 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Thomas Campanelli at 646-733-3016. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
Ruling history
Reconsideration N.Y. Ruling Letter 840381; rechargeable emergency lights; flashlights
Lazer Pop handles; GRI 1; EN 85.13; flashlight; 8513.10.40; other portable electric lamps; 9405.60.60; other illuminated signs; EN 94.05; Note 1(f), Chapter 94; other toys; 9503.90.60; EN 95.03; designed for the amusement of children or adults; HRL 951855, 084852, 953262; NY 865371, 867311, 881578, 865853 and 862653
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