CLA-2-94:RR:NC:GI: 227 A85557
Ms. Tina M. James
World Commerce Systems, Ltd.
830 Dillon Drive
Wood Dale, IL 60191
RE: The tariff classification of an oil lamp holder from China.
Dear Ms. James:
In your letter dated July 3, 1996, on behalf of Intersource, Inc., you
requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise at issue is a bamboo oil lamp holder which measures
approximately 4 3/4 feet in height with a top cone-shape basket measuring 3 1/2
inches along its diameter. It is noted that the "basket area" will be utilized
as the base for an oil lamp that will be inserted after importation. It also
possesses a cylindrical-shape wooden snuffer, affixed via a ribbon-like string
to the bottom portion of the basket, that serves to quench the flame and rest
over the wick of the oil lamp, noting this snuffer can also remain outside the
basket.
You claim that this item should be properly classified under subheading
1401.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting.
However, since the subject merchandise is more specifically provided for
elsewhere, consideration of classification under the above subheading is
precluded.
The applicable subheading for the oil lamp holder will be 9405.50.4000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings. The rate of duty will be 7 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 letter 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
George Kalkines at 212-466-5794.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division