U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
9405.50.4000
$8.1M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
31 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-01 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of a hurricane lamp from China.
NY 804349 December 13, 1994 CLA-2-94:S:N:N3:227 804349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.50.4000 Ms. Mary Jo Muoio Barthco International, Inc. 90 West Street New York, NY 10006 RE: The tariff classification of a hurricane lamp from China. Dear Ms. Muoio: In your letter dated November 15, 1994, on behalf of your client, Alco Industries, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted is a glass hurricane lamp that measures approximately 9 1/4 inches high. It is stated that a candle (not to be imported with the subject merchandise) will be used with the lamp for illumination purposes. The applicable subheading for the glass hurricane lamp 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 7.6 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