The tariff classification of a candle from China.

NY C83870 March 3, 1998 CLA-2-34:RR:NC:SP:236 C83870 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3406.00.0000 Mr. Bill Helms Schmidt, Pritchard & Co., Inc. 9801 West Lawrence Avenue Schiller Park, IL 60176 RE: The tariff classification of a candle from China. Dear Mr. Helms: In your letter dated January 28, 1998, on behalf of Trade Associates Group, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a white column candle which measures approximately 4" in height and 4" in diameter. It is decorated with a green and white raised trellis pattern. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the 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 1.2% ad valorem. The Department of Commerce has determined that petroleum wax candles in the following shapes: tapers, spirals, and straight-sided dinner candles; rounds, columns, pillars, votives; and various wax-filled containers are within the scope of the antidumping duty order on petroleum wax candles from China. In our opinion, the sample candle is within the scope of the antidumping duty order. 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 V. Gualario at 212-466-5744. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division