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NY D85034




December 30, 1998

CLA-2-34:RR:NC:2:236 D85034

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 3406.00.0000

Mr. Orlando Rodriguez
Almacenes PITUSA
P.O. Box 839
Hato Rey Station
San Juan, PR 00919-0839

RE: The tariff classification of Candles from Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Rodriguez:

In your letter dated November 25, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The samples submitted are as follows

Item #H-05-F-3545 is a 3" square pillar candle, which will be sold in the following color/scent combinations: mint green/apple blossom; lavender/lavender; light blue/ freesia; turquoise/peppermint; peach/peach; pink/rose. Each candle is shink wrapped with a label.

Item #H-05-F-3546 is a scented pillar candle which will be sold in the following color/scent combinations: mint green/apple blossom; lavender/lavender; light blue/ freesia; turquoise/peppermint; peach/peach; pink/rose. The candle measures approximately 6" in length and 3 in width. Each candle is shink wrapped with label.

Item #H-05-F-3547 is a scented pillar candle which will be sold in the following color/scent combinations: mint green/apple blossom; lavender/lavender; light blue/ freesia; turquoise/peppermint; peach/peach; pink/rose. The candle measures approximately 9" in length and 3 in width. Each candle is shink wrapped with label.

The applicable subheading for the above describe candles 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 1.2 percent ad valorem. Effective January 1, 1999, the rate of duty will be Free.

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,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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