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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001437749-18-021927
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	RW
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20181212
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20181212

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CTI INDUSTRIES CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001042187
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FABRICATED RUBBER PRODUCTS, NEC [3060]
		IRS NUMBER:				362848943
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			IL
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		RW
		SEC ACT:		
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-227421
		FILM NUMBER:		181230255

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		22160 N PEPPER RD
		CITY:			BARRINGTON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60010
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8473821000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		22160 N PEPPER RD
		CITY:			BARRINGTON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60010
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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;">CTI Industries Corporation</p>

<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;">22160 N. Pepper Rd.</p>

<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;">Lake Barrington, IL 60010</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;">December 11, 2018</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">VIA EDGAR, EMAIL (<u>McHaleK@SEC.GOV</u>)</p>

<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">AND OVERNIGHT COURIER</p>

<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">Securities and Exchange Commission</p>

<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">Division of Corporation Finance</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">Washington, D.C. 20549</p>

<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">Attention: Ms. Kathryn McHale</p>

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			<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify;">Request to Withdraw Registration Statement on Form S-1</p>

			<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify;">Filed September 18, 2018</p>

			<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify;">File No. 333-227421</p>
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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">Ladies and Gentlemen:</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">On behalf of CTI Industries Corporation, an Illinois corporation (&ldquo;Company&rdquo;), we hereby request, pursuant to Rule 477 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (&ldquo;Securities Act&rdquo;), that the Registration Statement on Form S-1, together with all exhibits and amendments thereto (File No. 333-227421), as initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (&ldquo;Commission&rdquo;) on September 18, 2018 (&ldquo;Registration Statement&rdquo;) be withdrawn effective immediately. The Company is seeking withdrawal of the Registration Statement because of unfavorable market conditions. The Registration Statement has not been declared effective and none of the Company&rsquo;s securities have been sold pursuant to the Registration Statement.</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">In accordance with Rule 457(p) of the Securities Act, the Company requests that all fees paid to the Commission in connection with the filing of the Registration Statement be credited for future use.</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">Accordingly, we request that the Commission issue an order granting the withdrawal of the Registration Statement (&ldquo;Order&rdquo;) effective as of the date hereof or at the earliest practicable date hereafter. Please provide a copy of the Order to Jude Sullivan of Howard &amp; Howard Attorneys PLLC, via email at <u>jms@h2law.com</u> or via facsimile at (312) 939-5617.</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">The Company also advises the Commission pursuant to Rule 477(c) of the Securities Act that it may undertake a subsequent private offering in reliance on Rule 155(c) under the Securities Act.</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">Should you have any questions regarding this request for withdrawal, please contact Jude Sullivan of Howard &amp; Howard Attorneys PLLC by telephone at (312) 456-3646.</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">Very truly yours,</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">/s/ Jeffrey S. Hyland</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;">Jeffrey S. Hyland</p>

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