The tariff classification of light bulbs from Taiwan.

NY C88396 June 15, 1998 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:2:227 C88396 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8539.22.80 Mr. Daniel Grieszmer Hillman Fastener 10590 Hamilton Avenue P.O. Box 31012 Cincinnati, OH 45231-0012 RE: The tariff classification of light bulbs from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Grieszmer: In your letter dated May 22, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples submitted consist of landscape light bulbs, imported in the colors of clear, amber, blue, green and red, which range from 4 to 11 watts. They are designed to be inserted in bayonet-like holders, situated along a pathway for lighting purposes, which are affixed to an electrical wire harness that is connected to an exterior outlet. The applicable subheading for these landscape light bulbs will be 8539.22.80, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical filament lamps of a power not exceeding 200 W and for a voltage exceeding 100 V. The rate of duty will be 2.9 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