HQ 958123: Automotive map light; NYRL 808009 modified

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                            HQ 958123 

                          August 3, 1995

CLA-2  R:C:M 958123 DFC 

CATEGORY:  Classification 

TARIFF NO.:  8512.20.20 

Ms. Jacqueline A. Bonace 
International Trade division 
Blair Corporation
220 Hickory Street 
Warren, PA 16366-0001 

RE:  Automotive map light;  NYRL 808009 modified  

Dear Ms. Bonace: 

     This is in reference to your letter dated May 5, 1995, to
U.S. Customs Service, New York, New York, requesting that New
York Ruling Letter (NYRL) 808009 issued to you on March 17, 1995,
concerning the tariff classification under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), of an automotive map
reading light, be modified. 

     The merchandise involved is an automotive map reading light
which is a rigid plastic map holder that incorporates a light. 
The holder is rectangular in shape.  The holder consists of a
black plastic base and a transparent plastic cover.  The cover is
assembled to the base by two hinges and two springs.  In one
corner on the exterior of the cover is a round convex surface
that functions as a magnifier.  The holder houses a light which
allows the map that is held in the holder to be viewed in the
dark.  The light is powered by means of a coiled cord which plugs
into the 12-volt cigarette lighter of a motor vehicle.  

     In NYRL 808009 Customs ruled that the automotive map reading
light is classifiable under subheading 8512.20.2020, HTSUS, which
provides for lighting equipment for the vehicles of subheading
8701.20 or heading 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 8711.  The rate of
duty for this provision is free.  However, as you correctly point
out, the ruling incorrectly refers to  subheading 8715.20.2020,
HTSUSA, which does not exist.

     We have reviewed NYRL 808009 and determined that the
classification of the automotive lamp reading light in subheading
8512.20.2020, was correct and that the reference to subheading
8715.20.2020, was a clerical error.  Accordingly, NYRL 808009 is
modified to reflect that the correct classification of the
automotive lamp reading light is under subheading 8512.20.2040,
HTSUSA, which provides for other lighting or visual signaling
equipment, lighting equipment, for the vehicles of subheading
8701.20 or heading 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 8711.  The rate of
duty for this provision is free.  

     We regret any inconvenience caused by this matter.  Thank
you for bringing it to our attention. 



                              Sincerely, 



                              John Durant, Director 
                              Commercial Rulings Division