CLA-2-34:RR:NC:2:236 B83142
Ms. Cathy Schleiger
The A.W. Fenton Company Inc.
P.O. Box 360614
Columbus, Ohio 43236-0614
RE: The tariff classification of Wax Filled Crocks from Macau
Dear Ms. Schleiger:
In your letter dated March 13, 1997, on behalf of your
client Great American Fun, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The sample submitted consists of a scented purple candle
poured in Macau into an earthenware crock that is made in China.
The crock measures approximately 4" in height and 3" in diameter.
The applicable subheading for the wax candle and the
earthenware crock into which it is poured will be 3406.00.0000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides
for candles, tapers and the like. The rate of duty will be 2.3
percent ad valorem.
The country of origin of this merchandise for Customs
purposes is Macau.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
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,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Chief, Special Products Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division