The tariff classification of a tent from China

N181427 August 23, 2011 CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6306.22.9030 Mr. Gabe Galt Savvy Spa Promotions 3196 Mathieson Dr. Atlanta, GA 30305 RE: The tariff classification of a tent from China Dear Mr.Galt: In your letter dated August 22, 2011, you requested a tariff classification. You submitted a picture of an item you call a shade tent, no identification number given. No dimensions are given. We assume it is made of man-made textile fabric. It is totally opened in the front and has an attached floor, with a mesh window on each of the two sides. It has four flexible fiberglass poles that maintain its round shape. You describe it as being used for shelter from the sun and weather. The applicable subheading for the shade tent 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% 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 the 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