The tariff classification of a sports bottle from China

N241158 May 7, 2013 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7326.90.8588 Pei Lien Chang Import Traffic Coordinator Bullet Line, LLC 6301 E 10th Avenue Hialeah, FL 33013 RE: The tariff classification of a sports bottle from China Dear Mr. Chang: In your letter dated April 16, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the item was submitted for our review. The merchandise is a blue stainless steel sports bottle (SM-6795 Venture) with a screw-on plastic lid. A picture of a butterfly and the words “Astma Fonds” is imprinted on the outer surface of the bottle. Literature indicates that the item is designed to store hot and cold liquids. The sports bottle has a capacity of twenty ounces. The applicable subheading for the sports 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division