The tariff classification of an illuminated sign from China

N261145 February 18, 2015 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:NC:N4:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.60.6000 Mr. B. Bahramian Center for Technology Management, Inc. 202 Halpine Walk Ct. Rockville, MD 20851 RE: The tariff classification of an illuminated sign from China Dear Mr. Bahramian: In your letter dated January 21, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Representative sample was submitted with your letter and will be returned to you. The article is identified as Part #26.2, an illuminated sign that does not contain the actual numbers or words. The sign consists of an aluminum frame with an acrylic backing and an acrylic clear cover. The edges are comprised of a Plexiglas diffusing sheet, LED strips and a permanently affixed light source forming an illuminating surface. The sign measures approximately 12 inches wide by 7.5 inches high by 1.3 inch deep. It is stated that the sign is used in the construction of light panels, for the manufacturing of different sizes of house numbers or illuminated signs, per customers’ specification. The applicable subheading for Part #26.2, will be 9405.60.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like: Other.” The general rate of duty will be 5.3 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 Hope Abada at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division