The tariff classification of a glass jar non-electric lamp from China

N268868 October 1, 2015 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:NC:N4:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.50.4000 Ms. Elizabeth Kessens Dollar General 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072 RE: The tariff classification of a glass jar non-electric lamp from China Dear Ms. Kessens: In your letter dated September 17, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration, SKU 16445201, Mason Jar Glass Torch is a non-electric fuel lamp. The item is comprised of a glass jar and a metal screw-on lid. The lid has a hole in the center to accommodate the wick that is extended into the jar. This non-electric lamp is designed to burn on fuel (not included.) This item measures approximately 5.9 inches tall by 3.34 inches in diameter at its widest point. The Mason jar is intended to be used as a torch and can be placed onto any flat surface. The applicable subheading for SKU 16445201, Mason Jar Glass Torch, will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Lamps and lighting fittings…: Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings: 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 Hope Abada at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division