The tariff classification of a glass candle holder from China

N258549 November 18, 2014 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:NC:N4:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.50.4000 Ms. Donna Robbins PartyLite Worldwide, LLC 59 Armstrong Road Plymouth, MA 02360 RE: The tariff classification of a glass candle holder from China Dear Ms. Robbins: In your letter dated October 14, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was submitted with your letter and will be returned to you. The submitted sample is identified as the Forbidden Mosaic Pedestal Hurricane, Item Number P91653. Based on the sample and the information that you have provided, the Forbidden Mosaic Pedestal Hurricane is a non-electric candle lamp that consists of a glass hurricane (shade), a steel candle holder and a bag of 200 grams of recycled glass beads. The hurricane is made of tempered crackled glass with grout, it has damask motif decals and is shaped as a tapered tulip beer glass. This item measures approximately 9.25 inches tall and 5.75 inches in diameter at its widest point. The steel candle holder (stand) measures 6 feet tall and is comprised of a tapered base with a rod extended upward from the center. Three circular receptacles are welded to the rod, which are designed to hold three tea light candles (tea light candles not included). The glass beads are intended for stabilizing the metal candle holder inside the glass hurricane. The Forbidden Mosaic Pedestal Hurricane is designed for placement onto any flat surface virtually anywhere. The applicable subheading for the Forbidden Mosaic Pedestal Hurricane, Item Number P91653, will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Lamps and lighting fittings…: Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings: Other: Other.” The general rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. 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/. 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 Hope Abada at hope.abada@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division