The tariff classification of a plastic bottle sleeve from China

N263744 May 1, 2015 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:422 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.10.4000 Mr. Bernd Rehme Nifty Inventions 235 Nautilus Way Treasure Island, FL 33706 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic bottle sleeve from China Dear Mr. Rehme: In your letter dated April 14, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted illustration depicts an item that is identified as a Cool-Sleeve. This item is made of flat vented polyethylene (PE) plastic material that measures approximately 9.5” x 14” x 0.039” in thickness and weighs approximately 0.065 lbs. The item is designed to be rolled up into a sleeve to hold and maintain the upright position of a cool beverage bottle that is placed inside a cooler, while still maintain the temperature of the bottle. The rolled up sleeve can be adjusted to 5 different sizes to accommodate different sized bottles. The applicable subheading for the Cool-Sleeve will be 3924.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for tableware, kitchenware…of plastics: tableware and kitchenware: other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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 Gary Kalus at gary.kalus@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division