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NY 887021




June 29, 1993

CLA-2-85:S:N:N3:227 887021

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NOS.: 8539.22.8030; 8539.22.4000; 8539.29.1000 and 8536.10.0020

Ms. Michele I. Smith
Sears Merchandise Group
BC 164A
3333 Beverly Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

RE: The tariff classification of replacement bulbs and fuses from Taiwan.

Dear Ms. Smith:

In your letter dated May 28, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples are being returned as requested.

The samples submitted consist of the following: flame-style replacement bulbs of 120 V, stock number 94423, for decoration purposes; replacement bulbs of 120 V, stock number 94526, with bubbling reflectors for use in Christmas-tree light sets; and miniature replacement bulbs of 2.5 V (stock number 94950) for Christmas-tree light sets, in addition to replacement fuses (3 Amp., 120 Volts, glass cartridge) for the midget light set, stock number 94950.

The applicable subheading for the flame-style replacement bulbs, stock number 94423, will be 8539.22.8030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other filament lamps...other...for a voltage exceeding 100 V and of a power not exceeding 150 W: decorative. The rate of duty will be 4 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the Christmas-tree bulbs of 120 V, stock number 94526, will be 8539.22.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other filament lamps...of a power not exceeding 200 W and a voltage exceeding 100 V: Christmas-tree lamps. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem.

The appropriate subheading for the Christmas-tree bulbs of 2.5 V, stock number 94950, will be 8539.29.1000, HTS, which provides for other filament lamps...designed for a voltage not exceeding 100 V: Christmas-tree lamps, and dutiable at the rate of 5.8 percent ad valorem.

The appropriate subheading for the replacement fuses, stock number 94950, will be 8536.10.0020, HTS, which provides for electrical apparatus for protecting electrical circuits...for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V: fuses, glass cartridge. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

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

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