The tariff classification of four models of desk lamps from China.

N059057 May 13, 2009 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:E:NC:1:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.20.6010 Mr. Chad C. Schulz Menard, Inc. 5101 Menard Drive Eau Claire, WI 54703 RE: The tariff classification of four models of desk lamps from China. Dear Mr. Schulz: In your letter dated April 24, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration are described as the Dual Shade Desk Lamps, item numbers 347-1020 and 347-121, and the Adjustable Desk Lamps, item numbers 347-1022 and 347-1023. All four lamps are designed to be placed on a table, desk, or similar flat surface. The two Dual Shade Desk Lamps are identical except for the color of the lamp body and shade. You state that these lamps measure approximately 18 inches tall. The base of the lamp is a steel dome that measures approximately 6 inches in diameter at its widest point. Rising from this base is a steel pipe and an adjustable gooseneck constructed of a flexible steel tube measuring approximately 12 inches tall. Attached at the end of the neck is a dual-shade housing made of metal and plastic; embedded in the metal section of the shade is a rotary on-off switch. These lamps accept one 40 watt (W) medium base bulb, not included. The two Adjustable Desk Lamps are also identical except for the color, and you state they measure approximately 20 inches tall. The base of the lamp is a steel disc measuring approximately 6.5 inches in diameter at its widest point. Rising from the base is a jointed steel arm fitted with springs. Connected to the opposite end of this jointed arm is a round dome-like lamp housing made of steel, and at one end of the shade is a plastic rotary on-off switch knob. The Adjustable Desk Lamps accept one 60 W medium base bulb, also not included. The applicable subheading for the Dual-Shade Desk Lamps, item numbers 347-1020 and 347-1021, and the Adjustable Desk Lamps, item numbers 347-1022 and 347-1023 will be 9405.20.6010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Lamps and lighting fittings…: Electric table, desk, bedside or floor-standing lamps: Of base metal: Other: Household.” The general rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Thomas Campanelli at (646) 733-3016. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division