U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
9405.50.4000
$11.1M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
32 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-30 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of a hurricane lamp from Mexico.
NY 889513 September 20,1993 CLA-2-94:S:N:N3:227 889513 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.50.4000 Mr. Peter J. Fitch Fitch, King and Caffentzis Attorneys and Counselors at Law 35 Beach Road Monmouth, NJ 07750 RE: The tariff classification of a hurricane lamp from Mexico. Dear Mr. Fitch: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : August 19, 1993 ON BEHALF OF : Tucan International DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The merchandise at issue, per the submitted photo, is a glass hurricane lamp, item number A575-92, which is stated to require a candle for illumination. HTS PROVISION : Other non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings HTS SUBHEADING : 9405.50.4000 RATE OF DUTY : 7.6 percent ad valorem DUTY CONCESSION : Articles classifiable under subheading 9405.50.4000, HTS, which are products of Mexico, are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. 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