Base
I879202002-11-12New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of craft appliances from China.

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

Cross-Source Intelligence

Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-02 · Updates monthly

Summary

The tariff classification of craft appliances from China.

Ruling Text

NY I87920 November 12, 2002 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:113 I87920 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8516.79.0000 Mr. David W. Landis Access International, Inc. 3059 NW Montara Loop Portland, OR 97229 RE: The tariff classification of craft appliances from China. Dear Mr. Landis: In your letter dated October 22, 2002, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The merchandise is two electrothermic articles used by home hobbyists to make candles. The first product is a hot “knife” used to cut through candles and candle wax. It consists of a heating rod in a handle. The second product is the “Candlemate” wax melting pot. It consists of a ceramic cylinder with a heating base and a mold for the candle. The applicable subheading for this product will be 8516.79.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes, other. The general rate of duty will be 2.7 percent ad valorem. 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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division