The tariff classification of a plastic water bottle with a textile cover from China.

NY K85300 May 12, 2004 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 K85300 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9880 Ms. Jennifer Parker World Commerce Services, Inc. 830 Dillon Drive Wood Dale, IL 60191 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic water bottle with a textile cover from China. Dear Ms. Parker: In your letter dated April 12, 2004, on behalf of Ingear Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample provided with your letter is a plastic water bottle with a textile cover. The bottle has a twist cap with a pop-up spout. The textile cover provides insulation and, by means of the shoulder strap, a means of carrying the bottle. There is a small zipper pouch on the textile cover. The bottle and cover are classified together. The essential character is imparted by the bottle.  The applicable subheading for the plastic water bottle with the textile cover will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. 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 Joan Mazzola at 646-733-3023. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division