NY 864955: The tariff classification of Magnifier Lights, Flexlights, Flexlenses and Replacement Bulbs from Canada

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                                   NY 864955

JUL 19 1991


CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:114 864955  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NOS.: 9013.80.2000, 9405.20.8020, 8539.22.8040,
8539.31.0080 

Mr. Karl Thompson
Communications Manufacturing Company
2234 Colby Ave.
Los Angeles, California 90064
  
RE:  The tariff classification of Magnifier Lights, Flexlights,  
                 Flexlenses and Replacement Bulbs from Canada

Dear Mr. Thompson:

     In your letter dated May 22, 1991, received by this office
on July 9, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling.   
     
     
     The Magnifier Light, Model CMC 3972-A, has a three power
magnifying lens which is five inches in diameter.  The lamp
surrounding the magnifying lens is a ring fluorescent lamp.  The
Magnifier Light is used for inspection, repair and assembly work.

     The Flexlight is designated as Model CMC 3971/3973.  It is a
safety-shielded, flexible-arm light with a burn-proof shade. 

     The Flexlens, Model CMC 6971A, is a three power
magnification lens consisting of a five inch diameter lens
mounted on a 24 inch safety-shielded flexarm.

     The Model A21 Bulb (48 V) is a replacement bulb.  It is a
filament-type bulb.  The Model T9 Circleline Bulb is also a
replacement bulb.  It is a fluorescent-type bulb.

     The applicable subheading for the Magnifier Light, Model CMC
3972-A, and the Flexlens, Model CMC 6971A, will be 9013.80.2000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other devices, appliances, and instruments; hand
magnifiers, magnifying glasses, loupes, thread counters and
similar apparatus.  The rate of duty will be 6.6 percent ad
valorem.   

     Goods classifiable under subheading 9013.80.2000, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
4.6 percent rate of duty under the United States-Canada Free
Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable
regulations.

     The applicable subheading for the Flexlight, Model CMC
3971/3973, will be 9405.20.8020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for electric table, desk,
bedside or floorstanding lamps, not of base metal.  The rate of
duty will be 3.9 percent ad valorem.

     Goods classifiable under subheading 9405.20.8020, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
2.7 percent ad valorem rate of duty under the United States-
Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all
applicable regulations.

     The applicable subheading for the Model A21 Bulb will be
8539.22.8040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other electric filament lamps.  The
rate of duty will be 4 percent ad valorem.         

     Goods classifiable under subheading 8539.22.8040, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
2.8 percent ad valorem rate of duty under the United States-
Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all
applicable regulations. 

     The applicable subheading for the Model T9 Bulb will be
8539.31.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for fluorescent lamps, other.  The rate of
duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.  

     Goods classifiable under subheading 8539.31.0080, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
2.5 percent ad valorem rate of duty under the United States-
Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all
applicable regulations.

     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