NY a86554: The tariff classification of a tent for an automotive vehicle from Taiwan.

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                            NY A86554

                         August 16, 1996

CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TP:352 A86554  

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.:    6306.22.9030  

Mr. Robert Scott Weber
Moto-Solutions
1960 Peacock Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056

RE:  The tariff classification of a tent for an automotive
     vehicle from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Weber:

     In your letter dated June 27, 1996, you requested a
classification ruling.  
     
     The submitted swatch and literature are representation of
the material used for the manufacture of a tent for a pick-up
truck, van or sport utility vehicle.  The swatch is made of nylon
woven fabric.  The tent is supported by aluminum frame poles. 
The fabric covers the roof only.  There are no sides or floor. 
For additional sheltering against the elements it includes a
truck bed cover with an extended "apron" attached to the cover
for vans or sport utility vehicles.  The tent will fit onto the
rear of the vehicles. 

     The applicable subheading for the tent will be 6306.22.9030,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for tents:  Of synthetic fibers: Other, other.  The duty
rate will be 9.8 percent ad valorem.

     The tent falls within textile category designation 669. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Taiwan are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

     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 Alan
Tytelman at 212-466-5896.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division