The tariff classification of a tumbler from India.

NY J81065 February 6, 2003 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113 J81065 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7323.93.0080 Ms. Rheci Abustan CHF Industries, Inc. One Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 RE: The tariff classification of a tumbler from India. Dear Ms. Abustan: In your letter dated January 31, 2003, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The sample you provided is a tumbler made of stainless steel. The tumbler is 12.1 cm in height, with a radius of 8 cm. at the top tapering to a radius of 4.7 cm. at the bottom. The bottom is indented. The applicable subheading for this product will be 7323.93.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel, other, of stainless steel, other. The general rate of duty will be 2 percent ad valorem. Articles classifiable under subheading 7323.93.0080, HTS, which are products of India are currently entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. The GSP, however, is subject to modification and periodic suspension, which may affect the status of your transaction at the time of entry for consumption or withdrawal from warehouse. To obtain current information on GSP, check the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. At the Web site, click on "CEBB" and then search for the term "GSP". 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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division