R01808 R0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a portable electric lamp from China.

Issued April 26, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8513.10.4000

Headings: 8513

Product description

The subject merchandise, based on the submitted information, is a portable, battery-operated electric lamp, model number 3515, that is a high-intensity discharge spotlight. It consists of the following features: an 11-inch reflector with lens; a top carrying handle with rubber grip; adjustable stands for multiple positions; a solid base for hands-free use; an AC/DC adapter as well as a 12V DC car plug for recharging; and LED indicators displaying charging status.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for this portable electric lamp, model number 3515, will be 8513.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy…Lamps: Other.

Full text

NY R01808 April 26, 2005 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:108 R01808 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8513.10.4000 Mr. Billy Gwin Costco Wholesale 999 Lake Drive Issaquah, WA 98027 RE: The tariff classification of a portable electric lamp from China. Dear Mr. Gwin: In your letter dated April 15, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject merchandise, based on the submitted information, is a portable, battery-operated electric lamp, model number 3515, that is a high-intensity discharge spotlight. It consists of the following features: an 11-inch reflector with lens; a top carrying handle with rubber grip; adjustable stands for multiple positions; a solid base for hands-free use; an AC/DC adapter as well as a 12V DC car plug for recharging; and LED indicators displaying charging status. The applicable subheading for this portable electric lamp, model number 3515, will be 8513.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy…Lamps: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.5 percent ad valorem. 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 Michael Contino at 646-733-3014. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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