HRL 083671 reconsidered. Raschel knit hammock chair
Active· CBP ruling HQ 084674· Issued 1989-09-15
Ruling text
HQ 084674
September 15, 1989
CLA:CO:R:C:G SR 084674
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9000
Chief, National Import Specialist Branch 3
New York Seaport
RE: HRL 083671 reconsidered. Raschel knit hammock chair
Dear Sir:
This is in reference to your letter dated May 19, 1989,
requesting reconsideration of HRL 083671, dated April 24, 1989,
which classified a raschel knit hammock chair under subheading
6307.90.90, HTSUSA, as other made up articles. It is claimed
that the hammock chair should be classified under subheading
6306.99.00, HTSUSA, as camping equipment.
FACTS:
The merchandise at issue is a hammock chair made of 100
percent nylon yarn. The yarn is made into a raschel knit
construction fabric to form the netting of the hammock. The
netting is formed in the shape of the chair and the hardware is
added after importation into the United States.
ISSUE:
Whether the hammock chair at issue is classifiable as
camping equipment.
LAW AND ANALYSIS:
You state that the merchandise at issue should be classified
under subheading 6306.99.00, HTSUSA, as tarpaulins, awnings and
snowblinds, tents; sails for boats; sailboards on landcraft;
camping goods: other: of other textile materials. You state that
the hammock chair is classifiable as camping equipment because
hammocks are specifically mentioned in Explanatory Note 5 to
heading 6306, HTSUSA.
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The merchandise at issue is a hammock chair. It is shaped
in the form of a chair so that the user is limited to a vertical
sitting position. The chair requires pieces of wood and other
hardware to suspend it. It is not a hammock in the style of
hammocks used for camping; and therefore, should not be
classified under camping equipment.
HOLDING:
The merchandise at issue is classifiable under subheading
6307.90.9000, HTSUSA, as other made up articles, other, other.
HRL 083671, dated April 24, 1989, is hereby affirmed.
Sincerely,
John Durant, Director
Commercial Rulings Division
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