CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:101-891028
Mr. Mark Mullen
Liberty International, Inc.
140 Eastern Avenure
Chelsea, MA 02150
RE: The tariff classification of bicycle spoke lights from China
Dear Mr. Mullen:
In your letter dated September 30, 1993, on behalf of Far East
Enterprises, Shrewsbury, MA, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted a descriptive brochure and a sample of the product.
The imported product is called the HL 2000 Hotlite. It is a motion
activated bicycle spoke light with battery. The product is not designed to
be an illuminating device, but when the light signal is activated it is
designed to be seen by pedestrians, other bicycle riders, etc. The light is
visible up to 4,000 feet. Another feature of the HL 2000 is the on-time
delay after stopping. The LED's will continue to flash for up to two minutes
after the cyclist has stopped.
The oblong shaped light measures approximately 4-1/2 inches long, 1-1/2
inches wide (at its maximum width) and 7/8 inch deep (at its maximum depth
which is the light and battery enclosure). The product is made of durable
polycarbonate plastic and it weighs 1.6 ounces. The two sections of the
product are pulled apart, then placed over the bicycle spokes, and are joined
together by means of the supplied screws. In this way the light is attached
to the bicycle spokes.
The applicable subheading for the HL 2000 Hotlite (bicycle spoke light)
will be 8512.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for visual signalling equipment of a kind used on bicycles.
The rate of duty will be 2.7 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the
Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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