CLA-2-85:S:N:N3:227 886974

Ms. Michele I. Smith
Sears Merchandise Group
BC 164A
3333 Beverly Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

RE: The tariff classification of replacement Christmas bulbs from Taiwan.

Dear Ms. Smith:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : June 1, 1993

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The samples submitted are replacement 12 V filament Christmas bulbs, stock number 94529, for a 40 light chaser set. HTS PROVISION : Other electrical filament lamps...designed for a voltage not exceeding 100 V: Christmas-tree lamps

HTS SUBHEADING : 8539.29.1000

RATE OF DUTY : 5.8 percent ad valorem

Other : Samples are being returned as requested. 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