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The tariff classification of wax sleeves from China.
Issued November 3, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.50.4000
Headings: 9405
Product description
The items in question are denoted as wax sleeve candleholders. These wax sleeves are 2 ½ inches wide and 3, 6 and 9 inches in height. They are designed to hold a tea light. They do not contain a wick or a poured-in candle. They are to be placed on a table or similar surface and used to emit candlelight from an inserted tea light candle.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the wax sleeve candleholders will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings: Other: Other.
Full text
NY L88528 November 3, 2005 CLA-2-94: RR: NC: 1:108 L88528 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.50.4000 Mr. Randal Weeks Aidan Gray Home, Inc. 3317 Garden Brook Drive Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 RE: The tariff classification of wax sleeves from China. Dear Mr. Weeks: In your letter dated October 28, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items in question are denoted as wax sleeve candleholders. These wax sleeves are 2 ½ inches wide and 3, 6 and 9 inches in height. They are designed to hold a tea light. They do not contain a wick or a poured-in candle. They are to be placed on a table or similar surface and used to emit candlelight from an inserted tea light candle. The applicable subheading for the wax sleeve candleholders will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings: Other: 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 Michael Contino at 646-733-3014. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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