The tariff classification of a tube tow rope from China

N206282 March 26, 2012 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:424 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9506.29.0080 Mr. Shay O’Reilly West Marine Products 500 Westridge Drive Watsonville, CA 95076 RE: The tariff classification of a tube tow rope from China Dear Mr. O’Reilly: In your letter dated February 22, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of an inflatable tube tow rope, SKU #379230 / part #6301.5.00.1, was received with your inquiry. The 60’ red tube tow rope, which has loops on either end, is designed for towing riders on inflatable tubes. It is made up of multiple polypropylene monofilaments which have been braided and cut to length. The packaging shows the item being used to tow an inflatable tube and states that it is to be used for one or two person tubes. The sample will be returned to you. The applicable subheading for the tube tow rope will be will be 9506.29.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports…or outdoor games…; Water skis, surf boards, sailboards and other water-sport equipment; parts and accessories thereof: Other…Other." The rate of duty will be free. 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/. Your letter also mentions four other tube tow ropes for which no samples were provided, SKU #1177518 / part #6304.5.00.1, SKU# 7926660 / part #6306.6.00.1, and SKU #10363877 / part #2099050. Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling. Your request for a classification ruling should include samples of the items in their retail packaging as imported. In addition, please provide any additional advertising and marketing information for each item. When this information is available, you may wish to consider resubmission of your request. If you decide to resubmit your request, please include all of the material that we have returned to you. 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 James Forkan at (646) 733-3025. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division