The tariff classification of gazebos from China

NY M82155 April 19, 2006 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:N3:351 M82155 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6306.22.9030 Steven Wang WHL Customs Broker Services, Inc. 11222 South La Cienega Blvd. #528 Inglewood, CA 90304 RE: The tariff classification of gazebos from China Dear Mr. Wang: In your letter that was received by this office on April 12, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The two items in question are identified as outdoor patio furniture gazebos. You indicate that they measure 10’ x 10’ and are constructed of a frame, which are four corner pieces, with a canopy top. There are no side panels. The frames are made of powder-coated steel. One of the canopies is made of polyester textile fabric and the other one is made of acrylic textile fabric. The applicable subheading for the gazebos will be 6306.22.9030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for tents: Of synthetic fibers: Other, other. The rate of duty will be 8.8 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 646-733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division