The tariff classification of a snowball candle from China.

NY F84197 March 20, 2000 CLA-2-34:RR:NC:SP:237 F84197 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3406.00.0000 Ms. Anne Ornstein Lillian Vernon Corporation One Theall Road Rye, NY 10580-1450 RE: The tariff classification of a snowball candle from China. Dear Ms. Ornstein: In your letter dated March 9, 2000, you request a tariff classification ruling. The sample that you submit, Item #LV2007, "Snowball Candle," is a white colored candle molded in the shape of a sphere that measures approximately 3-1/4" in diameter and has a bumpy texture resembling snow. The applicable subheading for Item #LV2007, "Snowball Candle," will be 3406.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Candles, tapers and the like. The rate of duty will be free. The Department of Commerce (DOC) has determined that petroleum wax candles in the following shapes: tapers, spirals, and straightsided dinner candles; rounds, columns, pillars, votives; and various waxfilled containers are within the scope of the antidumping duty order on petroleum wax candles from China. The DOC has also determined that candles molded in the form of certain identifiable objects, such as an animal or a number, are not within the scope of the antidumping duty order. In our opinion, Item #LV2007, "Snowball Candle," is not within the scope of the antidumping duty order on petroleum wax candles from China. 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 F. Cantone at 212-637-7018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division