The tariff classification of a candleholder from China.
Issued January 13, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.50.4000
Headings: 9405
Product description
It features a top opening for the insertion of a candle and possesses an exterior depicting reindeers, Christmas gifts and tree in bas-relief.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this porcelain candleholder will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings.
Full text
NY C82782 January 13, 1998 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:2: 227 C82782 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.50.4000 Mr. Bernard D. Liberati Morris Friedman & Co. 320 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-3883 RE: The tariff classification of a candleholder from China. Dear Mr. Liberati: In your letter dated December 4, 1997, on behalf of Liss Brothers, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted is a square-shape columnar-like porcelain candleholder, style number 19054, which measures approximately 6 inches in height by 3 inches in width by 3 inches in depth. It features a top opening for the insertion of a candle and possesses an exterior depicting reindeers, Christmas gifts and tree in bas-relief. The applicable subheading for this porcelain candleholder 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 6.3 percent ad valorem. 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 George Kalkines at 212-466-5794. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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