The tariff classification of a lighting fixture from Taiwan.
Active· CBP ruling HQ 802053· Issued 1994-10-11
Ruling text
NY 802053
October 11, 1994
CLA-2-94:S:N:N3:227 802053
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 9405.40.8000
Mr. Ken Lacy
KEL International
1838 El Camino Real #222
Burlingame, CA 94010
RE: The tariff classification of a lighting fixture from Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Lacy:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : August 24, 1994
ON BEHALF OF : Chenbe Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Battery operated plastic lighting fitting that attaches to and lights up a beer mug
HTS PROVISION : Other electric lighting of plastic
HTS SUBHEADING : 9405.40.8000
RATE OF DUTY : 3.9 percent ad valorem
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport
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