The tariff classification of lighting fixtures from China.

N203575 February 29, 2012 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:NC:1:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.10.6020 Mr. Vincent Iacopella The Janel Group of Los Angeles Inc. 460-A S Hindry Avenue Inglewood, CA 90301 RE: The tariff classification of lighting fixtures from China. Dear Mr. Iacopella: In your letter dated February 6, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Energie LLC. The merchandise under consideration consists of six lighting fixtures identified as “surface-mounted ceiling luminaires,” Item Numbers WA-905A, WA-905C, WA-906B, WA-103A-GP-1-15, WA-103B-GP-1-15 and WA-203A-GP-1-15. Based on the submitted photos and information from the internet, the six items are surface mount ceiling light fixtures that consist of powder coated aluminum housings utilizing LED (light emitting diode) technology. It is stated that these ceiling light fixtures are designed for general indoor use in household or commercial applications such as providing lighting in museums, art galleries and offices. Item Numbers WA-905A, WA-905C, WA-906B are drum shaped and measure approximately 4 inches in diameter by 2½ inches in height, 6 inches in diameter by 3 inches in height and 6 inches in diameter by 5¼ inches in height respectively. Each light fixture is equipped with a recessed lampshade/diffuser made of safety glass or acrylic. Item Number WA-103A-GP-1-15 is cylindrical in shape measuring approximately 2? inches in diameter by 10¼ inches in height. Item Number WA-103B-GP-1-15 is identical to WA-103A-GP-1-15 in structure and size except that it is rectangular in shape. Item Number WA-203A-GP-1-15 is comprised of three lights connected together. Two cylindrical shaped light fixtures measuring approximately 2? inches in diameter by 10¼ inches in height are mounted on opposite sides of a single drum shaped light fixture that measures approximately 2½ inches in diameter by 2½ inches in height. The predominant metal housing provides the visual appeal and structural support to all of the light fixtures and therefore provides the essential character. The applicable subheading for the “surface-mounted ceiling luminaires,” Item Numbers WA-905A, WA-905C, WA-906B, WA-103A-GP-1-15, WA-103B-GP-1-15 and WA-203A-GP-1-15 will be 9405.10.6020, HTSUS, which provides for “Lamps and lighting fittings…: Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings…: Of base metal: Other: Other.” The general rate of duty will be 7.6 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division