NY a86019: The tariff classification of candleholders from China.

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NY A86019





	August 8, 1996



CLA-2-94:RR:NC:GI: 227  A86019   



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 9405.50.4000  



Ms. Michele Smith

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

3333 Beverly Road, BC 204A

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179



RE:	The tariff classification of candleholders from China.



Dear Ms. Smith:



	In your letter dated July 18, 1996, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.  Samples are being returned as requested.  

     The samples submitted consist of several resin Santa-face candleholders,
item number 98075, which measure approximately    2 1/2 inches high by 2 1/2
inches wide.  It is noted that all of these articles, although possessing
festive-like decorative features, are designed with top openings to contain
candles for lighting purposes.                  



	The applicable subheading for the candleholders, item number 98075, will be
9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings.  The rate of duty
will be 7 percent ad valorem.   



     Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a
classification ruling on the wooden block-like articles, item number 98052.
Your request for a classification ruling should include representative samples
of the wooden blocks both with and without the attachment of the Santa figurine
as well as the block possessing the candle holder. 



	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 letter 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 

George Kalkines at 212-466-5794.



							Sincerely,



  



							Roger J. Silvestri

                                   Director,

                                   National Commodity

                                   Specialist Division