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The tariff classification of trim rings from China.
Issued October 7, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.99.4000
Headings: 9405
Product description
The merchandise under consideration is described as the TM-14001-WH Baffle/WH Ring and the TM-14002TG-WH. These are trim rings designed to be inserted into the can of a high-hat fixture after its installation, in order to finish off the fixture. The TM-14001-WH Baffle/WH Ring is made of steel, and measures approximately 4 31/32 inches in diameter at its base, tapering to a diameter of 4 inches, and is 2 11/16 inches high. It features two metal spring clips designed to secure the trim ring inside the fixture. The TM-14002TG-WH is made of steel, with a plastic trim ring and a frosted glass lens. It measures approximately 4 21/23 inches in diameter at its base, tapering to a diameter of 2 9/16 inches, and is 1 15/16 inches high. It also features two metal spring clips designed to secure the trim ring inside the fixture.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the TM-14001-WH Baffle/WH Ring and the TM-14002TG-WH will be 9405.99.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Lamps and lighting fittings…and parts thereof…: Parts: Other: Other.
Full text
N077175 October 7, 2009 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:NC:1:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.99.4000 Mr. William S. McCall New Light Asia LLC 311 Oakmonte Circle Greenwood, SC 29649 RE: The tariff classification of trim rings from China. Dear Mr. McCall: In your letter dated September 24, 2009 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is described as the TM-14001-WH Baffle/WH Ring and the TM-14002TG-WH. These are trim rings designed to be inserted into the can of a high-hat fixture after its installation, in order to finish off the fixture. The TM-14001-WH Baffle/WH Ring is made of steel, and measures approximately 4 31/32 inches in diameter at its base, tapering to a diameter of 4 inches, and is 2 11/16 inches high. It features two metal spring clips designed to secure the trim ring inside the fixture. The TM-14002TG-WH is made of steel, with a plastic trim ring and a frosted glass lens. It measures approximately 4 21/23 inches in diameter at its base, tapering to a diameter of 2 9/16 inches, and is 1 15/16 inches high. It also features two metal spring clips designed to secure the trim ring inside the fixture. The applicable subheading for the TM-14001-WH Baffle/WH Ring and the TM-14002TG-WH will be 9405.99.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Lamps and lighting fittings…and parts thereof…: Parts: Other: Other.” The general rate of duty will be 6 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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