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The tariff classification of a hip flask from China
Issued December 3, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7326.90.3500
Headings: 7326
Product description
The flask is made of stainless steel and is designed to contain liquor.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the flask will be 7326.90.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for containers of a kind normally carried on the person, in the pocket or in the handbag.
Full text
NY F80014 December 3, 1999 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113 F80014 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7326.90.3500 Ms. Irene Kwok CDP Asia Ltd. 26/F., Tower A, Southmark 11 Yip Hing Street Aberdeen, Hong Kong RE: The tariff classification of a hip flask from China Dear Ms. Kwok: In your letter dated November 18, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you provided is a four-ounce hip flask. The flask is made of stainless steel and is designed to contain liquor. The applicable subheading for the flask will be 7326.90.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for containers of a kind normally carried on the person, in the pocket or in the handbag. The rate of duty will be 7.8 ad valorem. 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 James Smyth at 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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