NY 862941: The tariff classification of a hammock from Venezuela.

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                                   NY 862941
                                   MAY 10 1991


CLA-2-63:S:N:N3G:345  862941

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6306.91.0000

Mr. Max A. Sichel 
Director
Inversiones M.A.D.C.A.
Apartado 62160 Chacao Zona Postal 106
Caracas, Venezuela

RE:  The tariff classification of a hammock from Venezuela.

Dear Mr. Sichel:

     This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).

       DATE OF INQUIRY   :    Received by this office on May 3,
                              1991.

       DESCRIPTION OF
       MERCHANDISE       :    The submitted photograph and swatch
                              is of a hammock.  The body of the
                              hammock is constructed of cotton
                              woven fabric with cords at each
                              end.

       HTS PROVISION     :    Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds;
                              tents; sails for boat, sailboards
                              or landcraft:  camping good: 
                              Other:  of cotton.

       HTS SUBHEADING    :    6306.91.0000

       RATE OF DUTY      :    7 percent ad valorem.

       
       A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the
entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. 
If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling
should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer
handling the transaction.

                                          Sincerely,



                                          Jean F. Maguire
                                          Area Director
                                          New York Seaport