CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:112
Troy D. Crago-Edwards
Atico International USA, Inc.
501 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
RE: The tariff classification of a Plasma Globe Light from China
Dear Mr. Crago-Edwards:
In your letter dated January 20, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The item concerned is referred to as a Plasma Globe Light, (item number A014DA00503). It consists of a glass globe, which measures three inches in diameter, mounted on a plastic base. The base incorporates an On/Off switch, a battery compartment and an adapter jack for use with an AC adapter. This unit operates on two “AA” batteries or via an AC adapter cable, neither is included.
The glass globe is filled with a mixture of various gases; a much smaller globe in the center of the outer globe serves as an electrode. In use, electrical current causes illuminated/glowing plasma filaments to extend out in all directions, from the inner electrode to the outer glass globe, giving the appearance of multiple beams of moving colored light. Placing a hand near the outer glass globe alters the electric field causing a single beam of light to migrate from the inner ball to the point of contact.
The applicable subheading for the Plasma Globe Light, (item number A014DA00503) will be 8543.70.9650, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electrical machines and apparatus…: Other machines and apparatus: Other: Other: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be 2.6%.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
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 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 Steven Pollichino at (646) 733-3008.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division