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