The tariff classification of glass candleholders from Taiwan.

NY G88761 April 23, 2001 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:2:227 G88761 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.50.4000 Ms. Alice Liu Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of glass candleholders from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Liu: In your letter dated March 23, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples submitted consist of the following glass articles: a circular-shaped frosted glass candleholder with fluted exterior, item number W29I5336, which measures approximately 2 ½ inches high with an open top diameter of 2 inches and a base diameter of 1 ¾ inches. a round-shaped clear transparent glass candleholder, item number W29I5353, which measures approximately 2 ½ inches in height with an open top diameter of 2 3/8 inches and a base diameter of 2 inches. a transparent glass taper candleholder, item number W29I5355, which measures approximately 2 3/8 inches in height with an open top diameter of 7/8 inch and a disk-shaped base diameter of 2 inches. Its body has a greenish hue with a distended midsection to provide a decorative effect. The applicable subheading for these glass candleholders will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings, other. The rate of duty will be 6 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 212-637-7073. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division