The tariff classification of a plastic sports bottle from China

NY R03926 May 18, 2006 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:N2:221 R03926 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9880 Mr. Troy Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic sports bottle from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated May 11, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sports bottle is identified as item C038AA06025. The illustration included with your request shows a sports bottle with a threaded cap and pop-up drinking spout. It is made of polycarbonate plastic and has a capacity of 650 ml. The bottle is available in seven different colors. The applicable subheading for the plastic sports bottles will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of plastics: other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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 Joan Mazzola at 646-733-3023. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division