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Information for ruling 600015431

This section is Advance Tariff Ruling

Start date
15 May 2026
Expiry date
14 May 2029
Description
A metal candle holder. Made from a zinc alloy the holder has a slim stem, a round base for stability and a rounded cup to hold a candle. Halfway up the stem there is a decorative figure of a bat with two dangling ribbons all in the same metal. The item has been finish with a black powder coating and is packaged in bubble wrap & hang tag label for retail sale in shops.
Keywords
  • ZINC ALLOYS
  • CANDLES
  • OF METAL
  • CANDLE HOLDER
  • FOR LIGHTING
  • NON-ELECTRIC
Justification
Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect: a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)) General Interpretative Rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of Heading 9405- Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included. GIR 5 (b) - Has been used to identify packaging - Bubble wrap & hang tag label. GIR 6 - Has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 940550 - Non-electrical luminaires and lighting fittings. 10 Digit Code 9405500090 - Other than hand-made. Also classified in accordance with: Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSEN's) notes (I) to heading 9405.