NY a83761: The tariff classification of a flashlight from China.

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NY A83761



                          June 13, 1996





CLA-2-85:RR:NC:GI: 227  A83761   



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 8513.10.2000  



Ms. Mona Webster

Target Stores

33 South Sixth Street

P.O. Box 1392

Minneapolis, MN 55440-1392



RE:	The tariff classification of a flashlight from China.



Dear Ms. Webster:



	In your letter dated May 15, 1996, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.  



     The sample submitted is a plastic oval-shape flashlight, known as the
"Trick or Treat Safety Light" (style number 906), which measures approximately 4
1/2 inches in height by 2 inches in width by 3/4 inch in depth.  It features an
incandescent light encased in the upper front section of the housing and an
adjustable jack-o'-lantern-like face (known as the "panicky pumpkin") that is
designed to cover the lamp.  It possesses a push-down mechanism on the side of
its lower portion which, when activated, lights the entire pumpkin's face.  It
is noted that sliding the pumpkin's face downwards causes the light mechanism to
activate the top lamp which is then exposed to serve as a flashlight.  Further,
it has a textile cord, affixed to the top portion, that can be placed around the
neck for hanging purposes.  It is also stated that these lamps will be imported
with the faces of a "scary skull" and a "whacky witch."       



	The applicable subheading for the "Trick or Treat Safety Light," style
number 906, 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...flashlights.  The rate of duty will be 20 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