The tariff classification of a solar lantern from China
Issued September 13, 2017 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8306.29.0000
Headings: 8306
Product description
The submitted sample was examined and will be returned per your request. The product under consideration (Mfg Item # 218-8235, Rite Aid Item # 9042417) is described as a “Solar Lantern.” It comprises a closed cylindrical steel housing with an open-mesh design that measures approximately 7 inches in height and 3-3/4 inches in diameter. Solar components are mounted into the top of the housing and a movable wire handle is attached to the top for hanging. The lantern comes in three finishes, copper 0-11822-93954-6, silver 0-11822-93956-3 and gold 0-11822-93956-0. You indicate that the lantern is intended for decorative purposes. The illumination it provides serves to create patterns of light through the open mesh housing, thereby enhancing the lantern’s decorative appeal. Any lighting of the surrounding area is merely incidental.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the solar lanterns will be 8306.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal…statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof, other.
Full text
N289891 September 13, 2017 CLA-2-83:OT:RR:NC:N1:121 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.29.0000 Mr. Joseph Stinson Omni Global Sourcing Solutions, Inc. 4050 S. 26th Street, #200 Philadelphia, PA 19112 Dear Mr. Stinson: RE: The tariff classification of a solar lantern from China Dear Mr. Stinson: In your letter dated August 28, 2017, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample was examined and will be returned per your request. The product under consideration (Mfg Item # 218-8235, Rite Aid Item # 9042417) is described as a “Solar Lantern.” It comprises a closed cylindrical steel housing with an open-mesh design that measures approximately 7 inches in height and 3-3/4 inches in diameter. Solar components are mounted into the top of the housing and a movable wire handle is attached to the top for hanging. The lantern comes in three finishes, copper 0-11822-93954-6, silver 0-11822-93956-3 and gold 0-11822-93956-0. You indicate that the lantern is intended for decorative purposes. The illumination it provides serves to create patterns of light through the open mesh housing, thereby enhancing the lantern’s decorative appeal. Any lighting of the surrounding area is merely incidental. The applicable subheading for the solar lanterns will be 8306.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal…statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof, other. The rate of duty will be free. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Barbara Kaiser at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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