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8889511993-08-20New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of a Tealite Candle from Hong Kong.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced

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Primary HTS Code

3406.00.0000

$78.7M monthly imports

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2 cases

CIT & Federal Circuit

Ruling Age

32 years

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Summary

The tariff classification of a Tealite Candle from Hong Kong.

Ruling Text

NY 888951 August 20, 1993 CLA-2-34:S:N:N7:236 888951 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3406.00.0000 Mary Anne Fontana MAF Marketing 21 Floyd Wycoff Road Morganville, N.J. 07751 RE: The tariff classification of a Tealite Candle from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Fontana: In your letter dated July 12, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The prospective import consists of a candle poured into a metal container. The container measures 3/4 inch high by 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The applicable subheading for the Tealite Candle will be 3406.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for candles, tapers and the like. The duty rate will be 5.8 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport