Tariff classification of wax floating candles and wax candle sticks from China.
Issued January 27, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3406.00.0000
Headings: 3406
Product description
Item #62312116 Floating Candles consists of three 3-dimensional figure-shaped floating wax candles (approx. 2-1/4”D). Item # 62312117 Candle Picks consists of three 3-dimensional figure-shaped wax candles (approx. 1-1/2”D) attached to wooden sticks (5”L). Both items are retail packed in a clear acetate box and available in two assortments: 3 white starfish or 3 red lobsters. Your samples are being returned.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the wax floating candles and wax candle sticks will be 3406.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for candles, tapers and the like.
Full text
NY L89916 January 27, 2006 CLA-2-34:RR:NC:SP:237 L89916 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3406.00.0000 Mr. Ted Conlon Fourstar Group Inc. 63 South Street, Suite 190 Hopkinton, MA 01748 RE: Tariff classification of wax floating candles and wax candle sticks from China. Dear Mr. Conlon: In your letter dated January 20, 2006 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Item #62312116 Floating Candles consists of three 3-dimensional figure-shaped floating wax candles (approx. 2-1/4”D). Item # 62312117 Candle Picks consists of three 3-dimensional figure-shaped wax candles (approx. 1-1/2”D) attached to wooden sticks (5”L). Both items are retail packed in a clear acetate box and available in two assortments: 3 white starfish or 3 red lobsters. Your samples are being returned. The applicable subheading for the wax floating candles and wax candle sticks will be 3406.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for candles, tapers and the like. The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Candles from China may be subject to anti-dumping duties administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Import Administration. You may contact them at 14th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20230, by phone (202) 482-3148, or website www.IA.ITA.DOC.GOV (click on “Import Administration Home Page” - click on “Decisions and Data” - click on “Scope Rulings: Candles from the PRC”). 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 control number shown above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time merchandise is imported. For any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Frank Cantone at (646) 733-3038. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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