The tariff classification of a pillar candleholder with floral-tray base from China.

NY M82981 May 8, 2006 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:1:108 M82981 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.50.4000 Ms. Rita M. Powell FTD, Inc. 3113 Woodcreek Drive Downers Grove, IL 60515 RE: The tariff classification of a pillar candleholder with floral-tray base from China. Dear Ms. Powell: In your letter dated April 24, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, referenced as item number 062101, consists of a red-colored cylindrical-glass pillar candleholder, which measures approximately 5 ½ inches in height with a specially designed interior base for a pillar candle (not included). This candleholder is inserted into a fitted shallow-circular metal (non-brass) receptacle that is designed for connecting this holder to a plastic base in the form of a rectangular-shaped floral tray. The applicable subheading for this pillar candleholder with floral-tray base will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings, other. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. 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/. 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