Classification of candles poured in glass containers within jars from China.

NY K83284 March 16, 2004 CLA-2-34:RR:NC:SP:237 K83284 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3406.00.0000 Ms. Carol Jones Polardreams International Ltd. 1100 North 4th Street Fairfield, Iowa 52556 RE: Classification of candles poured in glass containers within jars from China. Dear Ms. Jones: In your letter of February 3, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your products consist of 1.13 oz. scented wax candles poured in glass containers within fitted terracotta jars with lids and individually packaged for retail sale, in eight color/fragrance combinations: orange-peach/Fresh Peach, red/Cherry Pie, lime-green/Kiwi Pear, red/Apple Jack, mulberry-red/Wild Berry, cream/Butter Cookie, brown/Fudge Brownie, and brown-tan/Pecan Pie . The wax is said to consist of less than 50% petroleum. The candles impart the essential character. The applicable subheading for the wax candles poured in glass containers within fitted terracotta jars with lids and individually packaged for retail sale will be 3406.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for candles, tapers and the like. The rate of duty is free. Candles from China may be subject to anti-dumping duties administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Import Administration. You may contact them at 14th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20230, pone (202) 482-0162. 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 control number indicated above should be provided with entry documents filed at time merchandise is imported. For any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Frank Cantone at 646-733-3038. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division