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The tariff classification of candleholder sets from China.
Issued September 19, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.50.4000
Headings: 9405
Product description
& Mrs. Skeleton" (item number 9365), which measure about 10 1/2 inches long and depict an arm, that is raised over the head, holding a goblet. It is noted that the goblet is designed to hold a candle measuring approximately 5 inches long. It is stated that both the candleholder and candle are imported together, in a manner that is suitable for sale, in a retail carton. The essential character of the set is imparted by the candleholder.
CBP rationale
a goblet. It is noted that the goblet is designed to hold a candle measuring approximately 5 inches long. It is stated that both the candleholder and candle are imported together, in a manner that is suitable for sale, in a retail carton. The essential character of the set is imparted by the candleholder. The applicable subheading for the candleholder sets, item number 9365, will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings. The rate of duty will be 7.3 percent ad valorem.
Full text
NY 814715 September 19, 1995 CLA-2-94:S:N:N3:227 814715 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.50.4000 Mr. Ken August Easter Unlimited, Inc. 80 Voice Road Carle Place, NY 11514 RE: The tariff classification of candleholder sets from China. Dear Mr. August: In your letter dated September 8, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples submitted are candleholder sets that consist of black attired, porcelain skeletal figures, known as "Mr. & Mrs. Skeleton" (item number 9365), which measure about 10 1/2 inches long and depict an arm, that is raised over the head, holding a goblet. It is noted that the goblet is designed to hold a candle measuring approximately 5 inches long. It is stated that both the candleholder and candle are imported together, in a manner that is suitable for sale, in a retail carton. The essential character of the set is imparted by the candleholder. The applicable subheading for the candleholder sets, item number 9365, will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings. The rate of duty will be 7.3 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). 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
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