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HTS Number: 8513.10.40

Description: Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy, other than flashlights
MFN Duty Rate: 3.5%

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• 1990 HQ 0084852 - Reconsideration N.Y. Ruling Letter 840381; rechargeable emergency lights; flashlights
• 1991 HQ 0950001 - Reconsideration of New York Ruling Letter (NYRL) 863744 dated June 12, 1991. Lamp, fluorescent; NYRL 863744 modified
• 1991 NY 0861676 - The tariff classification of lamps from Hong Kong.
• 1992 HQ 0089877 - AM/FM radio/flashlight, fluorescent lamp and siren combination
• 1992 HQ 0950324 - Hot Lights Body Signals; Composite good; belts; Wearing apparel; Made up textile article; Portable electric lamps.
• 1992 NY 0865371 - The tariff classification of an electric candle from Taiwan.
• 1992 NY 0865785 - The tariff classification of a video light from Japan.
• 1992 NY 0867298 - The tariff classification of a headlamp from Hong Kong.
• 1992 NY 0867311 - The tariff classification of a clip-on flexible light from Hong Kong.
• 1993 HQ 0087030 - Internal Advice request 22/90 regarding portable video lights
• 1993 HQ 0088993 - Protest No. 2704-90-001657; portable electric lamps; subheading 8513.10.40; subheading 9405.20.80
• 1993 HQ 0089158 - Pumpkin Lantern
• 1993 HQ 0950324 - Hot Lights Body Signals; Composite good; belts; Wearing apparel; Made up textile article; Portable electric lamps.
• 1993 HQ 0954764 - Flashlight and Siren; 8531.80.00; signalling apparatus; composite good; Note 3, Section XVI; principal function; HRL 089877; HRL 082933
• 1993 NY 865853 - The tariff classification of a travel accessory kit from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
• 1993 NY 881578 - The tariff classification of the "Purselight" from Hong Kong.
• 1993 NY 882902 - The tariff classification of an illuminating belt from Mexico.
• 1993 NY 884502 - The tariff classification of spotlights and lanterns from China
• 1994 HQ 0953262 - IA 62/92 "Rally Rite Lites;" Flashlights; Lamps, portable, electric; HRL 951855
• 1994 HQ 0955356 - Lazer Pop handles; GRI 1; EN 85.13; flashlight; 8513.10.40; other portable electric lamps; 9405.60.60; other illuminated signs; EN 94.05; Note 1(f), Chapter 94; other toys; 9503.90.60; EN 95.03; designed for the amusement of children or adults; HRL 951855, 084852, 953262; NY 865371, 867311, 881578, 865853 and 862653
• 1994 NY 884581 - The tariff classification of a 15 piece camping set from Taiwan.
• 1994 NY 885899 - The tariff classification of a mini-lantern from China and Taiwan.
• 1994 NY 885934 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China and Taiwan.
• 1994 NY 886558 - The tariff classification of a swivel light from China and Taiwan.
• 1994 NY 886561 - The tariff classification of an adjustable lantern from China and Taiwan.
• 1994 NY 889726 - The tariff classification of a fluorescent lamp from Hong Kong.
• 1994 NY 890010 - The tariff classification of a child's lantern from China.
• 1994 NY 892152 - The tariff classification of a bicycle light from Denmark.
• 1995 HQ 951855 - Light, portable; "Beam-N-Blink Light"; HRL 082933
• 1995 HQ 952087 - Internal Advice Request no. 34/92 concerning the tariff classification of "floating" lanterns
• 1995 HQ 954764 - Flashlight and Siren; 8531.80.00; signalling apparatus; composite good; Note 3, Section XVI; principal function; HRL 089877; HRL 082933
• 1995 HQ 955356 - Lazer Pop handles; GRI 1; EN 85.13; flashlight; 8513.10.40; other portable electric lamps; 9405.60.60; other illuminated signs; EN 94.05; Note 1(f), Chapter 94; other toys; 9503.90.60; EN 95.03; designed for the amusement of children or adults; HRL 951855, 084852, 953262; NY 865371, 867311, 881578, 865853 and 862653
• 1995 HQ 957164 - Pen light; Fancy torch; HRL 951855; NYRL 802974 affirmed
• 1996 HQ 959086 - NY 816958 Affirmed; Travel Gear Plug-In Rechargeable Light; Hand-Held Illumination Device That Plugs Into Car's Cigarette Lighter; Heading 8512, Electrical Lighting or Signaling Equipment for Motor Vehicles Flashlight; HQ 084852, HQ 955160, NY 860561, NY 891968; 642 F.2d 435
• 1996 NY 806520 - The tariff classification of a headlamp from China.
• 1996 NY 806697 - The tariff classification of multipurpose fluorescent lamps from Taiwan.
• 1996 NY 807513 - The tariff classification of a Halloween type lantern from China and Taiwan.
• 1996 NY 807855 - The tariff classification of a lamp from China.
• 1996 NY 808095 - The tariff classification of a lantern from China and Taiwan.
• 1996 NY 809163 - The tariff classification of a headlamp from China.
• 1996 NY 809491 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from Taiwan and China.
• 1996 NY 810269 - The tariff classification of a plastic lantern from China.
• 1996 NY 811714 - The tariff classification of a portable video light from Taiwan.
• 1996 NY 811947 - The tariff classification of a flashlight with key ring from China.
• 1996 NY 813292 - The tariff classification of a lantern from China and Taiwan.
• 1996 NY 814298 - The tariff classification of a portable light unit from China.
• 1996 NY 814736 - The tariff classification of a portable worklight from China and Macau.
• 1996 NY 815181 - The tariff classification of lamps from Hong Kong and China.
• 1996 NY 816615 - The tariff classification of signaling lights from Korea
• 1996 NY 817019 - The tariff classification of a portable electric utility light from China.
• 1996 NY 817473 - The tariff classification of a portable worklight from Macau.
• 1996 NY 817746 - The tariff classification of a fan light from China.
• 1996 NY 818023 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China.
• 1996 NY A80051 - The tariff classification of a spotlight from China.
• 1997 HQ 960348 - NY B81129 Affirmed; Battery Operated "Animal Flex Light," Item 110; Subheadings 8513.10.40 and 9503.49.00; General Explanatory Note to Chapter 95; Explanatory Note 85.13; Other Portable Electric Lamps Designed to Function by Their Own Source of Energy; Other Toys; Section XVI, Note 1(p); HQs 959043, 959473 and 955356; NYs 818023 and 807496; Ideal Toy Corp. v. United States.
• 1997 NY 804092 - The tariff classification of a flashlight from China.
• 1997 NY 845144 - The tariff classification of a "Padlite" lighting device from Taiwan.
• 1997 NY 848904 - The tariff classification of a "Beam-N-Read Anywhere" light, item number PP 90168, from China.
• 1997 NY 854892 - The tariff classification of a "3 in 1 Soft Lite" from China.
• 1997 NY 882902 - The tariff classification of an illuminating belt from Mexico.
• 1997 NY 884502 - The tariff classification of spotlights and lanterns from China
• 1997 NY 884581 - The tariff classification of a 15 piece camping set from Taiwan.
• 1997 NY 889726 - The tariff classification of a fluorescent lamp from Hong Kong.
• 1997 NY 890010 - The tariff classification of a child's lantern from China.
• 1997 NY 892152 - The tariff classification of a bicycle light from Denmark.
• 1997 NY A81314 - The tariff classification of a multi-purpose lamp from China.
• 1997 NY A81697 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China and Taiwan.
• 1997 NY A82718 - The tariff classification of a portable light from China.
• 1997 NY A82965 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from Taiwan.
• 1997 NY A83065 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China.
• 1997 NY A84295 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China and Taiwan.
• 1997 NY A84860 - The tariff classification of a plastic headlight from China and Taiwan.
• 1997 NY A86165 - The tariff classification of the work light/fan system from China.
• 1997 NY A87174 - The tariff classification of Chinese lanterns, costume headbands and portable lamps from China
• 1997 NY A87355 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
• 1997 NY A87577 - The tariff classification of a headlamp, flashlight, watch and toy sets from China
• 1997 NY B85747 - The tariff classification of a lantern with toolbox from China.
• 1998 NY 845144 - The tariff classification of a "Padlite" lighting device from Taiwan.
• 1998 NY 848904 - The tariff classification of a "Beam-N-Read Anywhere" light, item number PP 90168, from China.
• 1998 NY 854892 - The tariff classification of a "3 in 1 Soft Lite" from China.
• 1998 NY 882902 - The tariff classification of an illuminating belt from Mexico.
• 1998 NY 884502 - The tariff classification of spotlights and lanterns from China
• 1998 NY 884581 - The tariff classification of a 15 piece camping set from Taiwan.
• 1998 NY 885899 - The tariff classification of a mini-lantern from China and Taiwan.
• 1998 NY 885934 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China and Taiwan.
• 1998 NY 886558 - The tariff classification of a swivel light from China and Taiwan.
• 1998 NY 886561 - The tariff classification of an adjustable lantern from China and Taiwan.
• 1998 NY 889726 - The tariff classification of a fluorescent lamp from Hong Kong.
• 1998 NY 890010 - The tariff classification of a child's lantern from China.
• 1998 NY A87355 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
• 1998 NY B85332 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from Taiwan.
• 1998 NY C81299 - The tariff classification of lanterns from China.
• 1998 NY C81555 - The tariff classification of a portable lantern from China.
• 1998 NY C83195 - The tariff classification of tools from various countries
• 1998 NY C83736 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China.
• 1998 NY C86023 - The tariff classification of wrist watch, ball point pen, memo pad and lantern from China.
• 1998 NY C86352 - The tariff classification of a novelty lamp from China.
• 1998 NY C86371 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China.
• 1998 NY C87289 - The tariff classification of a spotlight with toolbox from China.
• 1998 NY D81388 - The tariff classification of a flashlight from China.
• 1998 NY D82115 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China.
• 1998 NY NY100 - The tariff classification of a multi-purpose lamp from China.
• 1998 NY NY107 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China and Taiwan.
• 1998 NY NY1289 - The tariff classification of a spotlight with toolbox from Taiwan.
• 1998 NY NY147 - The tariff classification of a portable light from China.
• 1998 NY NY155 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from Taiwan.
• 1998 NY NY157 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China.
• 1998 NY NY196 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China and Taiwan.
• 1998 NY NY220 - The tariff classification of a plastic headlight from China and Taiwan.
• 1998 NY NY272 - The tariff classification of the work light/fan system from China.
• 1998 NY NY739 - Duty exemption under subheading 9802.00.80.
• 1999 NY 897237 - The tariff classification of space heater with fan, ceramic space heater with fan, humidifiers, and rechargeable lantern from China
• 1999 NY D86379 - The tariff classification of an Auto Emergency Tool Set from Taiwan.
• 1999 NY D87081 - The tariff classification of novelty lamps from China.
• 1999 NY D89719 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China.
• 1999 NY E81068 - The tariff classification of an emergency light from China.
• 1999 NY E81728 - The tariff classification of Roadside Assistance Kit from Taiwan, China and USA.
• 1999 NY E82818 - The tariff classification of a novelty lamp from China.
• 1999 NY E87321 - The tariff classification of miners’ safety lamps from Great Britain.
• 1999 NY E87656 - The tariff classification of flashlights from Taiwan.
• 2000 HQ 963849 - Flexible Clip-On Lights
• 2000 NY E89980 - The tariff classification of a night light from China.
• 2000 NY F80072 - The tariff classification of portable lamps from Taiwan.
• 2000 NY F81585 - The tariff classification of portable lamps from China.
• 2000 NY F81663 - The tariff classification of portable lamps from China.
• 2000 NY F84272 - The tariff classification of lanterns and flashlights from China.
• 2000 NY F88519 - The tariff classification of a lantern from China.
• 2000 NY F88523 - The tariff classification of a lantern from China.
• 2000 NY F88760 - The tariff classification of lanterns from China.
• 2000 NY F89749 - The tariff classification of a flashlight from China.
• 2000 NY G80198 - The tariff classification of a lighting fitting from China
• 2001 HQ 964495 - Retractable Flashlight
• 2001 NY G84711 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China
• 2001 NY G86180 - The tariff classification of flashlight parts and a key ring from Taiwan.
• 2001 NY H80990 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China.
• 2001 NY H81492 - The tariff classification of a child’s lantern from China.
• 2001 NY H81977 - The tariff classification of a handbag with a portable lamp from China.
• 2001 NY H83166 - The tariff classification of a light wand from China.
• 2001 NY H83623 - The tariff classification of briefcases, attache cases and business cases with accessories from China.
• 2001 NY H83656 - The tariff classification of “Executive Sets” from China.
• 2002 NY H86162 - The tariff classification of a lantern with poker game from China.
• 2002 NY I81063 - The tariff classification of a three-function light from China
• 2002 NY I82298 - The tariff classification of a novelty lamp from Hong Kong
• 2002 NY I82888 - The tariff classification of a Light Pen from Taiwan and a Flash Stick from China.
• 2002 NY I83905 - The tariff classification of an auto emergency tool kit from China
• 2002 NY I84461 - The tariff classification of flashlights from China.
• 2002 NY I84474 - The tariff classification of flashlights from China.
• 2002 NY I84485 - The tariff classification of flashlights with key rings from China.
• 2002 NY I84486 - The tariff classification of key rings and flashlights from China
• 2002 NY I84768 - The tariff classification of a light wand from Taiwan
• 2002 NY I86231 - The tariff classification of a lantern from China.
• 2002 NY I86883 - The tariff classification of a novelty lamp from Hong Kong
• 2003 HQ 966263 -
• 2003 NY I88829 - The tariff classification of non-electric and electric lamps from China.
• 2003 NY I89161 - The tariff classification of a flashlight from China.
• 2003 NY J80377 - The tariff classification of a spotlight from China.
• 2003 NY J81265 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from Taiwan.
• 2003 NY J82021 - The tariff classification of pumpkin carving kits from China.
• 2003 NY J89992 - The tariff classification of portable novelty lamps from China.
• 2003 NY K80340 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China.
• 2004 HQ 966401 - Protest number 3307-03-100010; Light-emitting diode (“LED”) flashlights.
• 2004 HQ 966409 - Request for reconsideration in part of NY Rulings I84461, I84485, I84486 and I84711; flashlights with key rings from China.
• 2004 NY K82118 - The tariff classification of portable dual lamps from China.
• 2004 NY K82364 - The tariff classification of portable novelty lamps from China.
• 2004 NY K82573 - The tariff classification of a fleece blanket and novelty lamp from China.
• 2004 NY K84992 - The tariff classification of a portable battery operated light from various countries.
• 2004 NY K84993 - The tariff classification of a Glow Bracelet, a Luminous Crystal Star Necklace, a Body Light, a Body Flasher, and a Flashing Stick from China.
• 2004 NY K86167 - The tariff classification of a flashlight from China.
• 2004 NY K86385 - The tariff classification of a rechargeable spotlight from China.
• 2004 NY K87558 - The tariff classification of flashlights from Taiwan or China.
• 2004 NY L80352 - The tariff classification of a light stick from China.
• 2004 NY R00050 - The tariff classification and marking of portable wax lamps from China.
• 2004 NY R00399 - The tariff classification of a flashlight with area light combination from China.
• 2004 NY R00819 - The tariff classification of a telescopic flashlight from China.
• 2005 HQ 967429 - Ruling request for novelty lamps
• 2005 HQ 967450 - Reconsideration of NY K87558; Classification of flashlights from China
• 2005 HQ 967480 - Classification of “Hornet™” flash lanterns
• 2005 NY L80496 - The tariff classification of the Trail Light from China.
• 2005 NY L81488 - The tariff classification of a tent light with textile shelf from China.
• 2005 NY L82274 - The tariff classification of scuba-diving lights sets and camera mountings from China.
• 2005 NY L83074 - The tariff classification of a portable electric candle from China.
• 2005 NY L83270 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp with multifunctional lights from China.
• 2005 NY L83271 - The tariff classification of a traditional-style lantern from China.
• 2005 NY L84562 - The tariff classification of a crime lamp set, an analyzing machine, a spectral-analysis system, and comparison macroscopes from Switzerland.
• 2005 NY L86007 - The tariff classification of battery operated light from China.
• 2005 NY L86192 - The tariff classification of electric lanterns with metal stands from China.
• 2005 NY L86200 - The tariff classification of a portable electric lamp from China.
• 2005 NY L86672 - Classification of a candle with LED and portable wax lamp with LED from China.
• 2005 NY L87499 - The tariff classification of electric tealight lamps from China.
• 2005 NY L88573 - The tariff classification of portable electric lamps and other electric composite lamps from China.
• 2005 NY L88946 - The tariff classification of a flashlight from China.
• 2005 NY R00399 - The tariff classification of a flashlight with area light combination from China.
• 2005 NY R01808 - The tariff classification of a portable electric lamp from China.
• 2005 NY R02138 - The tariff classification of portable spotlight from China.
• 2006 HQ 967976 - Companion Flashlight/Lantern
• 2006 HQ 968113 - Internal Advice (IA) 06/003; WaterBeam™ Floating Flashlight/Lantern
• 2006 NY L89313 - The tariff classification of a portable electric novelty lamp from China.
• 2006 NY L89316 - The tariff classification of a portable electric lamp from China.
• 2006 NY L89547 - The tariff classification of a pair of rechargeable flashlights with emergency-blinking/flashing lights from China.
• 2006 NY L89927 - The tariff classification of a cordless battery-operated scissors and a mini solar-powered plastic lantern from China
• 2006 NY M80775 - The tariff classification of a portable electric lamp from China.
• 2006 NY M81636 - The tariff classification of a rechargeable flashlight with emergency-blinking/flashing lights from China.
• 2006 NY M81771 - The tariff classification of a novelty lamp from China.
• 2006 NY M82229 - The tariff classification of a heat detector from China and an LED lamp from Taiwan
• 2006 NY M82355 - The tariff classification of novelty lamps from China.
• 2006 NY M83303 - The tariff classification of wall mounted light.
• 2006 NY M83662 - The tariff classification of a portable electric lamp from China.
• 2006 NY M83666 - The tariff classification of portable electric candle from China.
• 2006 NY M85287 - The tariff classification of a rechargeable candle set from China.
• 2006 NY M86626 - The tariff classification of LED flashlights from China.
• 2006 NY M86780 - The tariff classification of an underwater color changing lamp from China.
• 2006 NY M87569 - The tariff classification of a tote bag, a photo album, a soccer ball clock, an LED head lamp, and steel napkin holders from China
• 2006 NY N003387 - The tariff classification of a flashlight from Canada.
• 2006 NY R04273 - The tariff classification of an LED candlelight from China.
• 2007 HQ H003212 - Classification of an Electric Candle Lamp from China; Revocation of New York Ruling Letter (NY) L86200, dated August 2, 2005.
• 2007 HQ H003214 - Classification of the Electric Tea Light Lamps from China; Revocation of New York Ruling Letter (NY) L87499, dated October 3, 2005.
• 2007 HQ H003215 - Classification of an Electric Candle Lamp from China; Revocation of New York Ruling Letter (NY) M83666, dated May 22, 2006.
• 2007 HQ H003216 - Classification of the Light-Up Safety Candle; Revocation of New York Ruling Letter (NY) L83074, dated March 4, 2005.
• 2007 HQ H003217 - Classification of the Light Emitting Diode (LED) Light Candle Light and the Rechargeable Tea Light Candle; Revocation of New York Ruling Letter (NY) L86672, dated August 30, 2005.
• 2007 HQ H003357 - Classification of the Flameless Wax Candle Lamp from China; Revocation of New York Ruling Letter (NY) R00050, dated January 23, 2004.
• 2007 HQ H003863 - Classification of the Light Emitting Diode (LED) Pumpkin Light; Revocation of New York Ruling Letter (NY) L89316, dated January 11, 2006.
• 2007 HQ W968113 - Internal Advice (IA) 06/003; WaterBeam™ Floating Flashlight/Lantern
• 2007 HQ W968135 - Internal Advice #06-006; Classification of BrightFeet™ Lighted Slippers
• 2007 HQ W968269 - Reconsideration of HQ 968113; WaterBeam™ Floating Flashlight/Lantern
• 2007 HQ W968278 - Revocation of Ruling HQ 967976, dated April 20, 2006; Classification of a Dual Function Flashlight/Lantern from China.
• 2007 NY N004541 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China.
• 2007 NY N005114 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China.
• 2007 NY N007192 - The tariff classification of a light from China.
• 2007 NY N008928 - The tariff classification of portable lamps from China.
• 2007 NY N009507 - The tariff classification of a power failure night light from China.
• 2007 NY N010357 - The tariff classification of light from China.
• 2007 NY N011794 - The tariff classification of flashlights from China.
• 2007 NY N014780 - The tariff classification of hurricane style table lamps from China.
• 2007 NY N019777 - The tariff classification of rechargeable lighting products from Hong Kong.
• 2007 NY N020215 - The tariff classification of rechargeable lighting products from Hong Kong.
• 2007 NY N020250 - The tariff classification of a portable lamp from China.
• 2008 HQ H020454 - Tariff classification of keychain and carabiner novelty lights
• 2008 NY N021772 - The tariff classification of a portable light from China.
• 2008 NY N021774 - The tariff classification of a portable light from China.
• 2008 NY N021783 - The tariff classification of a portable light from China.
• 2008 NY N021785 - The tariff classification of a portable light from China.