The tariff classification of candle holders from China.
Issued September 8, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.50.4000
Headings: 9405
Product description
The merchandise under consideration is the Harvest Pumpkin Candle Holders, Item Number A076GA02264. The Harvest Pumpkin Candle Holders are constructed of iron wire and an iron cup candle holder. The candle holders are available in two designs, one designed in an outline resembling a pumpkin measuring approximately 4¾ inches tall with an overall diameter of 5 inches at its widest point, and one is squash shaped, measuring approximately 6 inches tall with an overall diameter of 4½ inches at its widest point. Each candle holder consists of an iron cup specifically fitted for a tealight candle with a standard diameter of 1½ inches. Six metal wires are welded to the cup and bend upwards meeting together at the top forming a wire frame in one of the two designs. This frame design leaves the flame of the candle fully exposed. From the information you provided, this Candle Holder will be advertised and marketed by your Harvest Division for household use.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Harvest Pumpkin Candle Holders, Item Number A076GA02264, will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Lamps and lighting fittings…: Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings: Other: Other.
Full text
N036209 September 8, 2008 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:E:NC:1:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.50.4000 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of candle holders from China. Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated August 20, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is the Harvest Pumpkin Candle Holders, Item Number A076GA02264. The Harvest Pumpkin Candle Holders are constructed of iron wire and an iron cup candle holder. The candle holders are available in two designs, one designed in an outline resembling a pumpkin measuring approximately 4¾ inches tall with an overall diameter of 5 inches at its widest point, and one is squash shaped, measuring approximately 6 inches tall with an overall diameter of 4½ inches at its widest point. Each candle holder consists of an iron cup specifically fitted for a tealight candle with a standard diameter of 1½ inches. Six metal wires are welded to the cup and bend upwards meeting together at the top forming a wire frame in one of the two designs. This frame design leaves the flame of the candle fully exposed. From the information you provided, this Candle Holder will be advertised and marketed by your Harvest Division for household use. The applicable subheading for the Harvest Pumpkin Candle Holders, Item Number A076GA02264, will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Lamps and lighting fittings…: Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings: Other: Other.” The general 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 Thomas Campanelli at (646) 733-3016. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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