CLA-2-94:S:N:N3:227 844442
Ms. Maureen Shoule
J.W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., Inc.
15 Park Row
New York, N.Y. 10038
RE: The tariff classification of a solar powered "walklite" from
China.
Dear Ms. Shoule:
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 : August 15, 1989
ON BEHALF OF : Chronar Corp.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample consists of a plastic
solar powered light measuring approximately
15 inches in length and 6 1/2 inches in
height with a solar panel atached to the top.
The unit contains three batteries and comes
with four inch high plastic digits that can
be placed under the lens of the item. The
article may be mounted on a wall or mailbox;
a stake is provided for installation in a
garden at dusk, the unit automatically turns
itself on. The item is principally used as a
house number light and is considered an
illuminated sign for tariff classification
purposes. Your item is not, as you suggest,
classifiable under subheading 9405.40.80,
HTS, which provides for other electric lamps
and lighting fittings, because illuminated
signs are more specifically provided for
elsewhere in the HTS.
HTS PROVISION : Illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and
the like, other than of base metal.
HTS SUBHEADING : 9405.60.6000
RATE OF DUTY : 5.3 percent ad valorem.
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