NY 865111: The tariff classification of a spotlight from Hong Kong

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                                   NY 865111

                                   Aug 6, 1991


CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:101-865111  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8512.20.2040  

Mr. Michael O'Neill
O'Neill & Whitaker, Inc.
1809 Baltimore Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64108

RE:  The tariff classification of a spotlight from Hong Kong

Dear Mr. O'Neill:

     In your letter dated July 2, 1991, on behalf of Test-Rite
Products Corp., of Fairfield, NJ, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  You have submitted descriptive
literature.

     The imported product, item no. AE1700HG, is a hand-held
spotlight which is designed to be principally used with motor
vehicles. Features include a black colored housing, a detachable
handle with off/on switch, a 12 volt quartz halogen bulb with
750,000 candle power, and a 20 foot cord.  The spotlight operates
by plugging the cord into the motor vehicle's cigarette lighter
receptacle. 
     
     The applicable subheading for the item no. AE1700HG
spotlight will be 8512.20.2040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical lighting
equipment of a kind used on motor vehicles; for the vehicles of
subheading 8701.20, heading 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705, or 8711.  The
rate of duty will be free.   

     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