NY 865857: The tariff classification of flashlights from China.

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                                NY 865857

                                August 16, 1991

CLA-2-85:S:N:N3D:227 865857 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8513.10.2000

Ms. Lori Aldinger
Rite Aid Corporation
P.O. Box 3165
Harrisburg, PA 17105

RE:  The tariff classification of flashlights from China.

Dear Ms. Aldinger:

  In your letter dated July 31, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  

  The samples submitted are plastic, battery-operated "Multi-
Purpose Twin Flashlights" (style number 44019), each of which
measures approximately 7" long and possesses the following:  a
front filament bulb torch; a top on/off switch mechanism; and a
hanger ring, situated at its bottom portion.  It is noted that
one of the flashlights has a built-in rechargeable adaptor. 

  The applicable subheading for the flashlights will be
8513.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for portable electric lamps designed to
function by their own source of energy...  lamps:  flashlights. 
The rate of duty will be 25 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
                                Area Director
                                New York Seaport