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The tariff classification of a candleholder from China
Issued April 22, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.50.4000
Headings: 9405
Product description
The submitted sample was received broken and was discarded. The article in question, item 179818, is an hourglass shaped tea lamp candleholder. The item is made of glass and comes with an artificial flower that can be placed in the base portion as decoration. A tea light candleholder is placed between the upper and lower portions of the lamp to hold a tea light candle. The candle is not included.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the tea lamp candleholder, item 179818, will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings, other.
Full text
NY I80096 April 22, 2002 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:2:227 I80096 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.50.4000 Ms. Cheryl Santos CVS/ Pharmacy One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a candleholder from China Dear Ms. Santos: In your letter dated March 28, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample was received broken and was discarded. The article in question, item 179818, is an hourglass shaped tea lamp candleholder. The item is made of glass and comes with an artificial flower that can be placed in the base portion as decoration. A tea light candleholder is placed between the upper and lower portions of the lamp to hold a tea light candle. The candle is not included. The applicable subheading for the tea lamp candleholder, item 179818, 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 646-733-3028. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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