10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of artistic candles from Hong Kong.
Issued November 17, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardG8 G84212 (November 17, 2000)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3406.00.0000
Headings: 3406
Product description
The tariff classification of artistic candles from Hong Kong.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Style # GOCES-001, Gold Artistic Candle, and Style # SICES-001, Silver Artistic 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 G84212 November 17, 2000 CLA-2-34:RR:NC:SP:237 G84212 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3406.00.0000 Mr. Bob Somerville F.C. Gerlach and Company, Inc. 290 Central Avenue, Suite 105 Lawrence, NY 11559 RE: The tariff classification of artistic candles from Hong Kong. Dear Mr. Somerville: In your letter dated November 9, 2000, on behalf of TheoDirect International Inc., you request a tariff classification ruling. You submit the following samples: Style # GOCES-001, Gold Artistic Candle, is a gold colored taper candle with molded loops on its side that measures approximately 7-3/4" in height and 3/4" in diameter and is decorated with gold glitter. Style # SICES-001, Silver Artistic Candle, is a silver colored taper candle with molded loops on its side that measures approximately 7-3/4" in height and 3/4" in diameter and is decorated with silver glitter. The applicable subheading for Style # GOCES-001, Gold Artistic Candle, and Style # SICES-001, Silver Artistic 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 free. 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. Candles made in Hong Kong are not the subject of an antidumping duty order at this time. 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 F. Cantone at 212-637-7018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
Tariff classification of a soy wax candle from China.
The tariff classification of a beeswax candle from China
The tariff classification of a room spray, reed diffuser, and candle from Turkey
Tariff classification of a candle in a glass holder from China.
Tariff classification of a poured candle from Vietnam.
Tariff classification of anti-frost candles from France.
Tariff classification of scented candles from Canada.
Tariff classification of soy wax scented candles from Vietnam.
The tariff classification of scented candles from Vietnam.
The tariff classification of candles from China.
Follow G84212
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.