CLA-2-94:S:N:N3:227 882776
Mr. John Hitsman
USS Manufacturing, Inc.
64 Tupper Street
Renfrew, Ontario K7V 2L5
Canada
RE: The tariff classification of lamp brackets from Canada.
Dear Mr. Hitsman:
In your letter dated February 9, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise at issue is tapered elliptical aluminum
brackets (model numbers A2-10.5-TEU-PL-WP, A2-8.5-TEU-PL-WP,
TER4MA, TER6MA, TER8MA, TER10MA and TER12MA) which are made from
extruded aluminum pipes that are spun to a taper with base plates
welded to their ends. It is stated that these brackets are
designed to support street light arms utilized for roadway lighting
and sidewalks.
You state that this merchandise may be classified under
subheading 7616.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other articles of aluminum.
However, noting that these brackets are designed as parts for
lighting equipment, consideration of classification under the above
subheading is precluded.
The applicable subheading for these lamp brackets will be
9405.99.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other parts of lamps and lighting
fittings. The rate of duty will be 7.6 percent ad valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheading 9405.99.4000, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
3.8 percent 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