The tariff classification of a wine bottle carrier from India.

N074908 October 7, 2009 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.99.9000 Peter Sullivan Metalogik, Ltd. 77 Banks Road, Linthwaite Huddersfield, UK HD7 5LP RE: The tariff classification of a wine bottle carrier from India. Dear Mr. Sullivan: In your letter dated August 20, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned. The item you refer to as the “Wine Bottle Carrier” is constructed of stainless steel with a 1” tubular handle. The carrier is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to wine bottles. It is fitted to hold six bottles of wine. It measures approximately 14.5” (L) x 8.5” (W) x 4” (D). The applicable subheading for the wine bottle carrier will be 4202.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides, in part, for other containers and cases, other, other. The rate of duty will be 20% 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 Vikki Lazaro at (646) 733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division