The tariff classification of column shaped pieces of wax from China
Issued July 14, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9602.00.4000
Headings: 9602
Product description
Item “B” is a white colored solid paraffin wax cylinder that measures approximately 5 1/2” in height and 3” in diameter. Item “C” is a red colored solid paraffin wax cylinder that measures approximately 6” in height and 5 1/2” in diameter. In your letter you indicated that these wax articles are to be further processed such as by drilling a hole when needed, adding wicks, polishing, labeling and packaging.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the above described samples will be 9602.00.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; molded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resin, of modeling pastes, and other molded or carved articles, not elsewhere (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin: Molded or carved articles of wax.
Full text
NY F89247 July 14, 2000 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:236 F89247 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9602.00.4000 Mr. David A. Krupp Harvey Yaffe Companies 3441 Holman Place Memphis, TN 38118 RE: The tariff classification of column shaped pieces of wax from China Dear Mr. Krupp: In your letter dated June 12, 2000, on behalf of your client Essential Ideas, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples submitted are as follows: Item “A” is a green colored solid paraffin wax cylinder that measures approximately 3” in height and 3” in diameter. Item “B” is a white colored solid paraffin wax cylinder that measures approximately 5 1/2” in height and 3” in diameter. Item “C” is a red colored solid paraffin wax cylinder that measures approximately 6” in height and 5 1/2” in diameter. In your letter you indicated that these wax articles are to be further processed such as by drilling a hole when needed, adding wicks, polishing, labeling and packaging. The applicable subheading for the above described samples will be 9602.00.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; molded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resin, of modeling pastes, and other molded or carved articles, not elsewhere (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin: Molded or carved articles of wax. The rate of duty will be 1.8 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 Deborah Walsh at 212-637-7062. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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