The tariff classification of a floor lamp from China.

N170515 June 29, 2011 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:NC:1:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.20.8010 Mr. Dennis A. Morse BDP International 2929 Walker Ave. Grand Rapids, MI 49544 RE: The tariff classification of a floor lamp from China. Dear Mr. Morse: In your letter dated June 10, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item under consideration is a Paper Lantern Floor Lamp. This lamp consists of a two rectangular metal wire frames, two wire hoops and a full top to bottom paper lamp shade. The wire frames join together and support the wire hoops which hold the cylindrical paper lamp shade and lamp-holder. A power cord with on/off foot switch is attached. The paper shade measures approximately 10¾ inches in diameter by 50 inches tall and completely covers the wire frame. The applicable subheading for the Paper Lantern Floor Lamp will be 9405.20.8010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Lamps and lighting fittings…: Electric table, desk, bedside, or floor-standing lamps: Other: Household.” The general duty rate 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