N041410 N0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a chandelier from China.

Issued October 31, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9405.10.8010

Headings: 9405

Product description

The Contour Chandelier is a ceiling mounted 11-lamp lighting fixture measuring 24 inches high by 24 inches wide. It is comprised of a simple steel frame with a gold-colored finish, from which hangs a series of ornate, faceted glass trimmings, including 109 glass spheres and 99 pendants fitted with a total of 441 glass octagons. The glass, as the most prominent component of the chandelier, provides the essential character.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Contour Dining Room Chandelier, style number 3002-CR/G, will be 9405.10.8010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Lamps and lighting fittings…: Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings…: Other: Household.

Full text

N041410 October 31, 2008 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:NC:1:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.10.8010 Mr. Tico Postigo Pecaso Lighting Inc. 1405 N. Broad Street Hillside, NJ 07205 RE: The tariff classification of a chandelier from China. Dear Mr. Postigo: In your letter dated October 8, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is the Contour Dining Room Chandelier, style number 3002-CR/G. Samples were provided of the glass spheres and pendants of which the majority of the chandelier is comprised, and will be returned to you as requested. The Contour Chandelier is a ceiling mounted 11-lamp lighting fixture measuring 24 inches high by 24 inches wide. It is comprised of a simple steel frame with a gold-colored finish, from which hangs a series of ornate, faceted glass trimmings, including 109 glass spheres and 99 pendants fitted with a total of 441 glass octagons. The glass, as the most prominent component of the chandelier, provides the essential character. The applicable subheading for the Contour Dining Room Chandelier, style number 3002-CR/G, will be 9405.10.8010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Lamps and lighting fittings…: Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings…: Other: Household.” The general rate of duty will be 3.9 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

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