NY 816713: The tariff classification of a hammock from Taiwan.

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	NY 816713

	November 30. 1995

CLA-2-63:R:N3:345 816713  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6306.99.0000  

Mr. Norman Katz
Barnes, Richardson & Colburn
475 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016

RE:	The tariff classification of a hammock from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Katz:

	In your letter dated November 10, 1995, on behalf of Nelson/ Weather-Rite, Inc., Lenexa, Kansas, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

	The sample submitted is a hammock, style number NY 86 (revised).  Its main body is made of nylon open-work warp knit fabric with a wooden bar at each end.  Both ends contain cords joined onto a metal ring that is attached to a polypropylene rope.  The sample is being returned as requested.

	The applicable subheading for the hammock will be 6306.99.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents; sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft; camping goods:  Other:  Of other textile materials.  The rate of duty will be 8.6 percent ad valorem.   

	This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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 V. Gualario at 212-466-5886.



								Sincerely,

  
								Roger J. Silvestri
								Director
								National Commodity                                                 Specialist Division