The tariff classification of "Laser Snowman" candle from China.

NY M83415 May 12, 2006 CLA-2-34:RR:NC:SP:237 M83415 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3406.00.0000 Mr. Richard Wadiri Yasmina Fashion 1322 Saint Nicholas Avenue New York, New York 10033 RE: The tariff classification of “Laser Snowman” candle from China. Dear Mr. Wadiri: In your letter received on May 10, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The “Laser Snowman” candle consists of an electroplated 3-dimensional snowman shaped wax candle available in two sizes (Item # LOS1002 8”H and Item # LOS1001 4-3/8”H). The candle is said to contain 60% palm wax and 40% paraffin wax. The applicable subheading for the “Laser Snowman” candle will be 3406.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for candles, tapers and the like. The rate of duty will be free. 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/. 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, by phone (202) 482-3148, or website www.IA.ITA.DOC.GOV (click on “Import Administration Home Page” – click on “Decisions and Data” – click on “Scope Rulings: Candles from the PRC”). 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 Frank Cantone at 646-733-3038. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division