CLA-2-94: RR: NC: 1:108 M83455
Ms. Rita M. Powell
FTD
3113 Woodcreek Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515
RE: The tariff classification of glass votive candle holder from Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Powell:
In your letter dated May 4, 2006 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The item in question is a glass votive candleholder (sample included). It measures 3” in height and 2 ¾” in diameter. It is designed to be placed upon a flat surface and hold a tea light candle. It is decorated in gold paint for an enhanced illumination effect.
The applicable subheading for the glass votive candleholder will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings: Other: 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 646-733-3104.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division