NY a85709: The tariff classification of mini flashlights with key chains fromChina.

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NY A85709



                         August 8, 1996





CLA-2-85:RR:NC:GI: 227  A85709   



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 8513.10.2000  



Ms. Astra Galins

Cyrk, Inc.

3 Pound Road

Gloucester, MA 01930



RE:	The tariff classification of mini flashlights with key chains from
China.



Dear Ms. Galins:



	In your letter dated July 11, 1996, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.  Samples are being returned as requested. 



     The samples submitted consist of the following plastic battery-operated
mini flashlights with metal key chains:



        a) a cylindrical-shape flashlight which measures
approximately 4 inches long and possesses a steel key              chain affixed
to its bottom portion, noting the light              mechanism is activated in
turning the top part of the              torch light;



        b) a rectangular-shape flashlight which measures
approximately 3 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide by                2/3 inch
deep.  It possesses a moveable lamp cover,                along its front
exterior, which when moved downwards               exposes and activates a small
light, noting that a                 steel key chain is attached just above the
top portion             of the light.  Moreover, it is noted that the wording
          "Marlboro Lights" is printed on the exterior surface               of
the moveable lamp cover.           



	The applicable subheading for these mini flashlights with key chains 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