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The tariff classification of a candle lamp from Vietnam.
Issued June 22, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.40.8000
Headings: 9405
Product description
The product to be imported, referred to as Item number 891397, is a Flameless Candle. This wax LED (light emitting diode) pillar like candle is available in various glittered colors and has a steady flicker which provides a realistic candle effect. Powered by two AA batteries, the candle lamp has a three-position slide switch and a four hour timer built into the bottom.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the LED candle will be 9405.40.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Lamps and lighting fittings…Other electric lamps and lighting fittings: Other.
Full text
N220760 June 22, 2012 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:NC:1:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.40.8000 Ms. Jeanette Arciero Barthco International, division of OHL One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a candle lamp from Vietnam. Dear Ms. Arciero: In your letter dated June 7, 2012, on behalf of CVS, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Representative samples were submitted with your ruling and will be returned to you. The product to be imported, referred to as Item number 891397, is a Flameless Candle. This wax LED (light emitting diode) pillar like candle is available in various glittered colors and has a steady flicker which provides a realistic candle effect. Powered by two AA batteries, the candle lamp has a three-position slide switch and a four hour timer built into the bottom. The applicable subheading for the LED candle will be 9405.40.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Lamps and lighting fittings…Other electric lamps and lighting fittings: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.9 percent. 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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