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NY 891902




November 5, 1993

CLA-2-94:S:N:N8:233 891902

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 9401.79.0035

Mr. Chris Kuehler
Archer Freight Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 460067
San Antonio, Texas 78246-0067

RE: The tariff classification of a chaise lounge and a lawn chair from Singapore.

Dear Mr. Kuehler:

In your letter dated October 15, 1993, on behalf of Builders Square, San Antonio, TX, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The furniture items consist of a chaise lounge and a lawn chair. The chaise lounge, model SKU 0812800, is made of a zinc plated steel frame with double tube in the middle frame. The strap on back and seat area is made of vinyl. It measures 72 inches x 22 inches x 10 inches and open to 36 positions. The lawn chair, model SKU 0812818, is also made of a zinc plated steel frame with vinyl strapping for back and seat. It has plastic arms and measures 34 inches x 20 inches. Both chairs are designed to be placed on the floor or ground.

The applicable subheading for the chaise lounge and lawn chair will be 9401.79.0035, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated, HTSUSA, which provides for: Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof: Other seats, with metal frames: Other: Outdoor: Other, other. The rate of duty will be 4 percent ad valorem.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director

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