CLA-2-94:RR:NC:SP:233 R00607

Mr. Troy Crago
Atico International, USA
501 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

RE: The tariff classification of and inflatable lounge chair from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Crago:

In your letter dated July 21, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The merchandise to be imported is an inflatable multi-colored lounge chair, W066FA00114. The article is made of 10 gauge vinyl and measures 65” x 34”. It features a drink holder, armrests and a backrest. Also included is a repair patch. The item can be used as a lounge chair indoors, on the beach or in the pool. You have submitted a photograph of the lounge chair for our review.

The applicable subheading for the inflatable lounge chair will be 9401.80.4045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Seats, whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof: Other seats: Of rubber or plastics: Other, Other.” The rate of duty will be free.

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 Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division