CLA-2-85:RR:NC:2:227 C86352
Ms. Theresa Jackson
Supreme Toys (U.S.A)
8348 C. Olive St. Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63132
RE: The tariff classification of a novelty lamp from China.
Dear Ms. Jackson:
In your letter dated March 31, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The sample submitted is a plastic battery-operated novelty
lamp, referred to as the "Playgo Fun Light" (item number 81331),
which measures approximately 6 1/2 inches in height. It features
an hippopotamus-shape housing which contains a small light. This
light, which is situated in the animal's mouth-like setting, has
a lens that is decorated with star-shape figures. Further, the
housing is affixed atop of a handle with a trigger-like mechanism
which, when pulled, raises the outer portion of the hippo's body
and activates the interior lamp in projecting a star-shape beam
of light.
The applicable subheading for this novelty lamp will be
8513.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other portable electric lamps designed
to function by their own source of energy. The rate of duty will
be 4.2 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
George Kalkines at 212-466-5794.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division