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Sublimation Metal Bottle

A sublimation metal bottle is a stainless steel water bottle designed to be customized with images and designs using the sublimation printing process. These bottles serve as both a functional drinkware item and a personalized promotional product or gift.

Material

The primary material is typically stainless steel, often a double-walled, vacuum-insulated construction. This provides durability, temperature retention (keeping drinks hot or cold for extended periods), and resistance to corrosion. The exterior surface is coated with a special polymer coating specifically formulated to accept sublimation inks. Common steel grades include 18/8 (304) stainless steel.

Purpose

The core purpose is to provide a reusable and customizable beverage container. They are frequently used for:

• Personal hydration: Carrying water, coffee, tea, or other beverages.
• Promotional items: Businesses use them as branded gifts for employees, clients, or events.
• Gifts: Personalized bottles are popular presents for various occasions.
• Merchandise: Artists and creators sell customized bottles featuring their designs.

Function

• Liquid containment: Holds liquids without leaking.
• Temperature retention: Vacuum insulation maintains beverage temperature for hours (typically 6-12 hours for hot, 12-24 hours for cold).
• Customization: The polymer coating allows for full-color, high-resolution image transfer via sublimation.
• Durability: Stainless steel construction resists dents and damage.

Usage Scenarios

• Daily use: Carrying beverages to work, school, or during travel.
• Outdoor activities: Hiking, camping, gym workouts, sports events.
• Events and promotions: Trade shows, conferences, corporate gifts.
• Retail sales: Sold as blank or pre-printed items.

Sublimation Process

The customization process involves:

1. Design Creation: A digital image is created using graphic design software.
2. Printing: The image is printed onto sublimation transfer paper using sublimation inks.
3. Heat Pressing: The transfer paper is placed onto the bottle's surface and subjected to high heat and pressure using a specialized heat press machine designed for cylindrical objects.
4. Ink Transfer: The heat causes the sublimation ink to turn into a gas and permanently bond with the polymer coating on the bottle.

Common Types

• Straight Tumblers: Cylindrical shape, easier to wrap and press. Most common type.
• Tapered Tumblers: Narrower at the bottom, requiring specialized heat presses.
• Colored Bottles: Available in various colors, offering a different base for designs.
• Bottles with Handles/Lids: Different lid styles (screw-on, flip-top, straw lids) and handle options for convenience.
• Skinny Tumblers: A thinner profile, popular for aesthetic reasons.
• Various Sizes: Typically range from 17oz (500ml) to 35oz (1000ml) or larger.

The declared goods are sublimation metal bottles, which are containers made of metal, likely aluminum or steel, designed for holding liquids and decorated using a sublimation printing process. These bottles are typically used for beverages and promotional items.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 7615109100: Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of aluminum; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of aluminum; sanitary ware and parts thereof, of aluminum: Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like: Other: Other. This code covers household articles made of aluminum, which could include bottles.

  • 76: Aluminum and aluminum articles.
  • 15: Articles of aluminum.
  • 10: Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof.
  • 91: Other.

• 7616995190: Other articles of aluminum: Other: Other: Other Other: Other: Other. This code covers other aluminum articles not specifically classified elsewhere, potentially including specialized bottles.

  • 76: Aluminum and aluminum articles.
  • 16: Other articles of aluminum.
  • 99: Other.
  • 51: Other.

• 9617006000: Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete; parts thereof other than glass inners: Parts. If the bottle is a vacuum-insulated flask, this code applies to its parts.

  • 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 17: Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels.
  • 00: Other.

• 7326908688: Other articles of iron or steel: Other: Other: Other: Other. This code covers other iron or steel articles, which could include bottles made of these materials.

  • 73: Articles of iron or steel.
  • 26: Other articles of iron or steel.
  • 90: Other.

• 3923900080: Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Other Other. If the bottle has significant plastic components (e.g., a lid or coating), this code may apply.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 23: Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics.
  • 90: Other.

Regarding HS code 7615109100, 7616995190, please note the need to verify the material composition (aluminum) and may require certification to confirm the aluminum alloy used. Regarding HS code 3923900080, it is important to note that this is a very broad category and relies on the assumption that the plastic component is substantial enough to be considered the primary material for classification purposes. It is important to note that this is not a definitive classification without more information about the product's composition and manufacturing process.