CLA-2-76:RR:NC:N1:113 C89878
Mr. Peter D. Alberdi
A. J. Arango, Inc.
1516 E. 8th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
RE: The tariff classification of aluminum pouches from Italy
Dear Mr. Alberdi:
In your letter dated July 1, 1998, on behalf of Tropical Products, Inc.,
you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise is a 33-centiliter aluminum pouch for the packaging of
beverages. The pouch is 84 mm wide and 174 mm long. It contains a straw which
is connected to its plastic screw top.
The applicable subheading for the pouch will be 7612.90.1090, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for aluminum casks,
drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material, of a capacity not
exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted
with mechanical or thermal equipment, other, of a capacity not exceeding 20
liters, other. The rate of duty will be 5.7 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