The tariff classification of a cigar tube made in China

N160959 May 3, 2011 CLA-2-76:OT:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7616.99.5090 Georgette Lazzara Compliance Manager R F International Ltd. 1983 Marcus Avenue, Suite 100 Lake Success, NY 11042 RE: The tariff classification of a cigar tube made in China Dear Ms. Lazzara: In your letter dated April 15, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Things Remembered. The item concerned is a cigar tube (SKU #617299). The item is made of aluminum and has a gun metal finish color. The cigar tube measures approximately 15.35 inches long by 13.39 inches high and 9.06 inches wide. The cigar tube will be used to hold a cigar. The applicable subheading for the cigar tube (SKU #617299) will be 7616.99.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of aluminum, other, other, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 2.5 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, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division