NY a82718: The tariff classification of a portable light from China.

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NY A82718



                          May 14, 1996





CLA-2-85:RR:NC:GI: 227  A82718   



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 8513.10.4000  



Mr. Chris Kuehler

Archer Freight Systems, Inc.

P.O. Box 460067

San Antonio, TX 78246-0067



RE:	The tariff classification of a portable light from China.



Dear Mr. Kuehler:



	In your letter dated April 17, 1996, on behalf of    Builders Square, Inc.,
you requested a tariff classification ruling.



	The sample submitted is a plastic, battery-operated portable light, known
as the "Hugger Lamp," which consists of the following features:



        1) a cylindrical housing that measures about 9 inches
long and activates the light via an on/off switch                  mechanism,
noting it also possesses multiple light                 settings;



        2) a long flexi-neck, measuring about 20 1/2 inches long,
which can be bent into various shapes and
configurations;

	

        3) a round-shape rotating lamp head which measures
approximately 6 inches long by 4 3/4 inches in                     diameter.



     It is noted that this lamp is designed to be curled around or draped over
various objects as well as placed on the ground or worn on the person while
engaging in various activities.  Further, the flexi-neck may be removed in
pressing the tabs near both of its ends, and, thereby, the head portion can be
directly connected to the housing in order to form a flashlight.   













     The applicable subheading for this bendable portable lamp, known as the
"Hugger Lamp," will be 8513.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other portable electric lamps designed to
function by their own source of energy.  The rate of duty will be 5.5 percent ad
valorem.   



	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 letter 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 

George Kalkines at 212-466-5794.



							Sincerely,



  



							Roger J. Silvestri

                                   Director,

                                   National Commodity

                                   Specialist Division