CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113 D80042
Mr. John Hall
J. Hall Marketing
P.O. Box 27805
Minneapolis, MN 55427
RE: The tariff classification of hip flasks from the United Kingdom
Dear Mr. Hall:
In your letter dated July 8, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The merchandise is the Stirrup Flask. It is a stainless steel hip flask
used to hold 4 ounces of brandy or other spiritous liquor.
The applicable subheading for the hip flask will be 7326.90.3500,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
articles of iron or steel, other, other, containers of the kind normally carried
on the person, in the pocket or in the handbag. The
rate of duty will be 7.8 percent
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 212-466-2084.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division