NY 844943

September 21, 1989

CLA-2-94:S:N:N3:227 844943

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9405.30.0000

Mr. Michael O'Neill
O'Neill & Whitaker, Inc.
1809 Baltimore Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64108

RE: The tariff classification of a "Mr. Christmas Satellights" Christmas light set from China.

Dear Mr. O'Neill:

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 21, 1989.

ON BEHALF OF : Builders Square.

DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample is a Christmas light set

consisting of a string of 150 miniature lamps
connected in series. The set, which measures
70 feet in length, has a micro-chip control
device to create special lighting effects
such as a color comet, random twinkling and
chasing effects which can be programmed to
operate at 16 different speeds.

HTS PROVISION : Lighting sets of a kind used for Christmas

trees.

HTS SUBHEADING : 9405.30.0000.

RATE OF DUTY : 8 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