NY a86086: The tariff classification of the food umbrella made in Hong Kong.

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                            NY A86086

                         August 22, 1996

CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TP:349 A86086  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6304.91.0040  

Mr. Rolando Portal
Pronto Cargo Corp.
P.O. Box 52-3113
Miami, Florida  33152-3113

RE:  The tariff classification of the food umbrella made in Hong
     Kong.

Dear Mr. Portal:

     In your letter dated August 1, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The submitted sample is an umbrella food cover.  The cover
is comprised of nylon knit fabric, four metal umbrella-type ribs
and a plastic top with a locking pin and pull cord.  The article
resembles an umbrella when opened and is designed to protect food
at picnics, parties and cookouts from flies and other insect
pests.  The nylon knit fabric, which is the material forming the
protective surface of the food umbrella, constitutes the most
distinctive characteristic of the article.    
      
     The applicable subheading for the food cover will be
6304.91.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other furnishing articles, excluding
those of heading 9404: other: knitted or crocheted... of man-made
fibers.  The rate of duty will be 10.4 percent ad valorem.

     The food umbrella falls within textile category designation  
 666.  Based upon international textile trade agreements products
of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of an
export license.

     The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts.  If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected.  Part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes.  To 





obtain the most current information available, we suggest that
you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on
Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of
the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at
your local Customs office.

     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 John
Hansen at 212-466-5854.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division