A81690 A8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Patio Decorative Candle from China

Issued March 27, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3406.00.0000

Headings: 3406

Product description

The prospective import is a scented candle poured into a earthware container. The container measure 2 1/4" high by 3" in diameter.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Patio Decorative Candle will be 3406.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for candles, tapers and the like.

Full text

NY A81690 March 27, 1996 CLA-2-34:RR:NC:FC:236 A810690 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3406.00.0000 Mr. Fred Halimi President National Distributors 2608 East 37th Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 RE: The tariff classification of Patio Decorative Candle from China Dear Mr. Halimi: In your letter dated March 19, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The prospective import is a scented candle poured into a earthware container. The container measure 2 1/4" high by 3" in diameter. The applicable subheading for the Patio Decorative Candle will be 3406.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for candles, tapers and the like. The rate of duty will be 3.5 percent ad valorem. The Department of Commerce has determined that candles in the following shapes: tapers, spirals, straight-side dinner candles, rounds, columns, pillars, votives and various wax filled containers are subject to the Antidumping duty on petroleum-wax candles from China. 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 Vito Gualario at 212-466-5744. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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