The tariff classification of an “Inflatable Kid’s Bed Tent” from China.

NY G88728 April 19, 2001 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:351 G88728 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6306.22.9030 Ms. Donna Van Den Broeke Kamino International Transport, Inc. 514 Eccles Ave. So San Francisco, CA 94080 RE: The tariff classification of an “Inflatable Kid’s Bed Tent” from China. Dear Ms. Van Den Broeke: In your letter dated March 23, 2001, on behalf of Northpole USA, you requested a classification ruling. The sample is being returned as requested. The sample submitted is an “Inflatable Kid’s Bed Tent”. The article consists of a textile enclosure and a plastic inflatable base. The textile enclosure is made of woven fabric panels, open worked knit fabric panels and plastic sheeting panels. The panels are sewn together to create the enclosure and has a hook and loop fastener opening to permit entry inside the unit. The inside lower corners each have an elastic strap to attach the enclosure onto the plastic inflatable base. The inside top, at set intervals, features textile straps with hook and loop fasteners. The base is composed of PVC material and inflates on one side. The applicable subheading for the “Inflatable Kid’s Bed 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 9.2 percent ad valorem. The “Inflatable Kid’s Bed Tent” falls within textile category designation 669. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 Mitchel Bayer at 212-637-7086. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division