NY A81775: The tariff classification of Halloween Embossed Cube Candle (Items 962700) from Hong Kong

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					NY A81775

					April 23, 1996


CLA-2-34:RR:NC:FC:236 A81775  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3406.00.0000

Mr. Michael Rosbach
Assistant Buyer
Rite Aid Corporation
P.O. Box 3165
Harrisburg, PA 17105

RE:	The tariff classification of Halloween Embossed Cube Candle (Items 962700) from Hong Kong

Dear Mr. Rosbach:

	In your letter dated April 2, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

	The sample submitted is a Halloween Embossed Cube Candle, consists of paraffin wax, pigment, wick, and fragrance. The candle is measures 3 inches.  Each candles is cube shaped with pictures of pumpkins, cats, skeletons, and a ghost embossed on the candle.  The colors of these candles are orange, green, black, yellow, gray, and white.  This item is being cello wrapped individually with a UPC label. 

	The applicable subheading for the Halloween Embossed Cube Candle will be 3406.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for candles, tapers and the like.  The rate of duty will be 3.5 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 V. Gualario at 212-466-5744.



								Sincerely,



								Roger J. Silvestri
								Director
								National Commodity
								Specialist Division