CLA-2-85:S:N:N3:227 884384

Ms. Carlene R. O'Brien
J.F. Moran Co., Inc.
Harbour Tech Center, Suite 210
160 Second Street
Chelsea, MA 02150

RE: The tariff classification of a flashlight from Taiwan.

Dear Ms. O'Brien:

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 : March 23, 1993

ON BEHALF OF : Mark Steven, Inc.

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The sample submitted is a plastic mini- flashlight which possesses a filament bulb and plastic lens. HTS PROVISION : 8513.10.2000

HTS SUBHEADING : Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy...flashlights

RATE OF DUTY : 25 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