The tariff classification of a sports bottle from China

N009603 April 18, 2007 CLA-2-76:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7616.99.5090 Ms. Lorianne Aldinger Rite Aid Corporation P.O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of a sports bottle from China Dear Ms. Aldinger: In your letter dated April 5, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted is a blue aluminum sports bottle with a plastic cap (item number 951769). There is a split wire ring and a carabiner clip attached to the neck of the bottle for fastening to clothing or backpacks. The sports bottle holds 16.9 ounces of liquid and is also available in the color red. The applicable subheading for the aluminum sports bottle will be 7616.99.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of aluminum, other. The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Ann Taub at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division