CLA-2-49:OT:RR:NC:2:234
Ms. Lynn Schab
LISSGLOBAL, INC.
7746 Dungan Road
Philadelphia, PA 19111
RE: The tariff classification of a printed tea light candle holder from China
Dear Ms. Schab:
In your letter dated July 2, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The ruling was requested on a glass tea light candle holder, item #11577. The tea light candle holder consists of two square shaped, glass panels with beveled edges and a glass receptacle attached to a small glass shelf between the two parallel glass panels. The receptacle is specifically sized to hold a tea light candle. The translucent glass panels measure approximately 4.72 inches x 4.72 inches and sit 2.50 inches apart. The circular glass holder measures approximately 2 inches in diameter and 1 inch in height. The tea light candle holder is affixed between the two panels. The glass panels are coated with black and gray stripes and have a printed section, which is clear and is located in the center of the glass square and reads, “LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE”. The candle holder will illuminate the printed sentiment when a tea light candle is placed in the holder and lit. The top, sides and bottom of the candle holder are open. You state in your letter that the tea light candle holder is available in two designs. The essential character of the candle holder is imparted by the printed sentiment. The LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE candle holder is designed to be placed on any flat surface.
The sample submitted will be returned to you as requested.
The applicable subheading for the tea light candle holder will be 4911.99.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs: Other: Other: Other: Other. 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 accompany duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://w.w.w.ustic.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
Albert Gamble at (646) 733-3037.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Russo
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division