NY 869507
DEC 26 1991

CLA-2-63:S:N:N3G:345 869507

Mr. Luis Edwin Rios Bravo, M.D.
General Manager
Contact International S.R.L.
Casilla Postal #4071
LA Paz, Bolivia

RE: The tariff classification of a hammock from Bolivia.

Dear Mr. Bravo:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : November 28, 1991

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The submitted photograph is of a hammock. The body of the hammock is constructed of cotton woven fabric with cords at each end.

HTS PROVISION : Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents; sails for boat, sailboards or landcraft: camping good: Other: Of Cotton.

HTS SUBHEADING : 6306.91.0000

RATE OF DUTY : 7 percent ad valorem.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport