CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1: 112 D80744
Mr. R. Brian Burke
Rode & Qualey
295 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10017
RE: The tariff classification of flashing safety lights from
Japan
Dear Mr. Burke:
In your letter dated July 28, 1998, on behalf of Minolta
Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
As indicated by the submitted samples and descriptive
literature, these flashing safety lights, designated as the
"nightflash" series, are self-illuminating devices for use on the
center lane and shoulders of roadways. Each of these devices
consists of a metal housing with a polycarbonate illuminating
window, and incorporates solar cells which provide electric
energy to power a series of light emitting diodes. The diodes
produce a flashing light at a rate of 120 to 140 times per
minute.
The applicable subheading for the "nightflash" series of
flashing safety lights will be 8530.80.0000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
electrical signaling, safety or traffic control equipment for
railways, streetcar lines, subways, roads, ...: Other equipment.
The rate of duty will be 0.5 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 David
Curran at 212-466-5680.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division