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N2719742016-01-22New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of a Lantern With LED Candle from China.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced

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Primary HTS Code

9505.90.6000

$67.6M monthly imports

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10 years

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Summary

The tariff classification of a Lantern With LED Candle from China.

Ruling Text

N271974 January 22, 2016 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000 Mr. Joseph Stinson Omni Global Sourcing Solutions, Inc. 4050 S. 26th Street, #200 Philadelphia, PA19112 RE: The tariff classification of a Lantern With LED Candle from China. Dear Mr. Stinson: In your letter dated December 23, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample of a Lantern With LED Candle identified as item # 9038826. The article is a black lantern-shaped plastic decoration with a battery-powered LED candle inside. The lantern measures approximately 12” in height x 5-1/2” square at the base, and will be imported in two designs: The first design features a scary black spider hanging on a black spider web on the lantern’s translucent panels. The second design features flying black bats of various sizes on the lantern’s translucent panels. When the LED candle is turned on, an extremely dim light illuminates the scary imagery. Each lantern has a loop on top for hanging the decoration. Although referred to as a “lantern,” the article is purely a hanging night decoration that only simulates the shape of a lantern and is not functional. Its faint light is deeply recessed within the LED candle and produces no usable light. It is advertised, marketed and sold only as a decoration for Halloween. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for item # 9038826 will be 9505.90.6000, which provides for “Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be Free. 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 Wayne Kessler at wayne.kessler@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Deborah C. Marinucci Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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