HQ 952749: Classification of a "Sport Sling," a nylon and woodapparatus for carrying folding chairs and other beachaccessories; formerly called the "Beach Sling"; NYRL 866045

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                            HQ 952749

                          May 12, 1993

CLA-2 CO:R:C:T 952749 BC

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:  6307.90.9986

Charles D. Frey
CDF Trade, Inc.
314 Fifth Avenue South
Naples, Florida 33940

RE:  Classification of a "Sport Sling," a nylon and wood
apparatus for carrying folding chairs and other beach
accessories; formerly called the "Beach Sling"; NYRL 866045

Dear Mr. Frey:

     This responds to your letter of September 30, 1992,
concerning the referenced product.  By such letter, you informed
us that since you received a classification ruling for your
"Beach Sling" product, three changes have occurred.  First, you
have incorporated under the name CDF Trade, Inc.  Second, you
have changed the name of your product to "Sport Sling."  Third,
you have decided to produce your product in China rather than the
Philippines.  You requested a ruling to reflect these changes.

FACTS:

     The merchandise at issue consists of nylon woven fabric with
two wooden dowels, one inserted into each end.  It features three
pockets, web handles, a detachable shoulder strap, and a
detachable pouch stuffed with foam.  When the "Sport Sling" is
not in use for transporting, it can be opened to sit and/or lie
upon.

     The merchandise at issue was the subject of New York Ruling
Letter (NYRL) 866045, dated September 5, 1991.  At that time, and
under that ruling, it was called the "Beach Sling" and was
classified under subheading 6307.90.9490, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA) (subsequently
changed to subheading 6307.90.9480, HTSUSA).  You reported that
for reasons related to trademark considerations, the "Beach
Sling" was renamed the "Sport Sling."

ISSUE:

     What is the proper classification for the "Sport Sling"?

LAW AND ANALYSIS:

     According to NYRL 866045, the product was classifiable as
"Other made up articles . . . Other, Other, Other" under
subheading 6307.90.9490, HTSUSA, dutiable at 7% ad valorem.  (You
indicated in your letter that this was subsequently changed to
subheading 6307.90.9480, HTSUSA.)  Under the current tariff, your
product is classifiable under subheading 6307.90.9986, HTSUSA. 
This subheading covers: "Other made up articles [of textiles] . .
. . : Other: Other: Other," carrying a duty rate of 7% ad
valorem.  This change is not due to a change in the product, but
to a change in the numbering of the tariff.

     Finally, as you indicated, there is no visa requirement for
articles classified under subheading 6307.90.9986, HTSUSA.

HOLDING:

     The "Sport Sling" is classifiable under subheading
6307.90.9986, HTSUSA.  There is no visa requirement.

                               Sincerely,




                               John Durant, Director
                               Commercial Rulings Division