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The tariff classification of a grill light from China.
Issued April 27, 2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.40.6000
Headings: 9405
Product description
The merchandise under consideration is the GL-400 Table-Mounted Barbecue Grill Light. From the information you provided, it is comprised of a plastic cone shaped light head measuring approximately 4½ inch long by 3½ inch in diameter containing 18 LED (light emitting diode) bulbs. The lamp head is connected to a 6½ inch long cylindrical metal body by a 13¼ inch heavy duty flexible steel shaft. The cylindrical metal body, designed to hold 3 “D” size batteries, is connected to a flat round metal base measuring approximately 4 inches in diameter. The base is attached to a steel and plastic C-clamp by a hinge that provides a unique tip-down design for convenient storage when not in use. The C-clamp provides a means of mounting the light to any horizontal, vertical or angled surface common on most modern barbeque grills. The flexible shaft allows the user to adjust the light to any angle or position, providing illumination when grilling after dark.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the GL-400 Table-Mounted Barbecue Grill Light will be 9405.40.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Lamps and lighting fittings…: Other electric lamps and lighting fittings: Of base metal: Other.
Full text
N101561 April 27, 2010 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:NC:1:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.40.6000 Mr. Eric Gibson Elumx LLC 119 Flat Creek Trail Fayetteville, GA 30214 RE: The tariff classification of a grill light from China. Dear Mr. Gibson: In your letter dated April 15, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is the GL-400 Table-Mounted Barbecue Grill Light. From the information you provided, it is comprised of a plastic cone shaped light head measuring approximately 4½ inch long by 3½ inch in diameter containing 18 LED (light emitting diode) bulbs. The lamp head is connected to a 6½ inch long cylindrical metal body by a 13¼ inch heavy duty flexible steel shaft. The cylindrical metal body, designed to hold 3 “D” size batteries, is connected to a flat round metal base measuring approximately 4 inches in diameter. The base is attached to a steel and plastic C-clamp by a hinge that provides a unique tip-down design for convenient storage when not in use. The C-clamp provides a means of mounting the light to any horizontal, vertical or angled surface common on most modern barbeque grills. The flexible shaft allows the user to adjust the light to any angle or position, providing illumination when grilling after dark. The applicable subheading for the GL-400 Table-Mounted Barbecue Grill Light will be 9405.40.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Lamps and lighting fittings…: Other electric lamps and lighting fittings: Of base metal: 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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