The tariff classification of a water bottle made in China

N047195 December 30, 2008 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7326.90.8588 Mr. Burton C. Berrettini Penn Marketing Company, Inc. P.O. Box 1267 Kingston, PA 18704-1267 RE: The tariff classification of a water bottle made in China Dear Mr. Berrettini: In your letter dated December 12, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A photograph of the item was submitted for our review. The merchandise is a stainless steel water bottle with a plastic cap. Attached to the cap is a carabiner for fastening the bottle to clothing or a backpack. The water bottle is available in a 600 milliliter and a 1 liter size. You have also asked whether this product is subject to quota or visa restrictions or is regulated by other government agencies. There are no quota restrictions or visa requirements for the product at this time. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check our web site at www.cbp.gov. There are no requirements imposed by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in order to import this product. This office is not aware of any requirements mandated by other government agencies. However, we suggest that you contact the port of entry to confirm this as the time of importation nears.   The applicable subheading for the water bottle will be 7326.90.8588, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, other, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 2.9 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