The tariff classification of an ice bucket from China

N032792 July 11, 2008 CLA-2-76:OT:RR:E:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7615.19.7060 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of an ice bucket from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated July 7, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Photographs of the item were submitted for our review. The merchandise is an aluminum ice bucket with a handle (item number A038AA03555). It measures approximately 5 ? inches in diameter at the top, 3 ½ inches in diameter at the bottom and 5 ? inches in height. The ice bucket will be used in the home and is available in three colors. The applicable subheading for the ice bucket will be 7615.19.7060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of aluminum…other…not enameled or glazed and not containing nonstick interior finishes…other…other. The rate of duty will be 3.1 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