NY a81314: The tariff classification of a multi-purpose lamp from China.

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NY A81314





	April 16, 1996



CLA-2-85:RR:NC:GI: 227  A81314   



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 8513.10.4000  



Mr. Norman Katz

Barnes, Richardson & Colburn

475 Park Avenue South

New York, NY 10016



RE:	The tariff classification of a multi-purpose lamp from China.



Dear Mr. Katz:



	In your letter dated March 19, 1996, on behalf of Nelson/Weather-Rite, you
requested a tariff classification ruling.  Photographs are being returned as
requested.



	The merchandise at issue, based on the photos submitted, is a plastic,
battery-operated portable lamp unit which measures approximately 31 inches in
overall length.  It possesses a cylindrical-shape housing, containing the
batteries, onto which is affixed a 16 1/2 inch flexible neck that is capable of
being bent into a variety of shapes and configurations.  Further, the housing
unit that contains the lighting feature of the lamp is attached to the top
portion of its flexible neck.  It is stated that this lamp is primarily designed
for use in camping, noting its capability of use in the work area and other
outside activities.  



     Although this lamp can be used while being held in the hand, it is designed
to be used in a variety of situations that require the convenience of
"hands-free" portable lighting.  Since this light unit has the adjustable
feature of being bent into various shapes, it can be temporarily curled around
or draped over a number of stationary objects both while camping as well as in
and around the work area.  Moreover, it is so constructed to be placed on the
floor with the light directed at a target object or area. 



	The applicable subheading for this portable "hands-free" multi-purpose lamp
will be 8513.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for other portable electric lamps designed to function by their
own source of energy.  The rate of duty will be 5.5 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