QUESTION: We recently received an exclusion for Section 232. When we told our customs broker, we were told that they were unable to apply the exclusion to the entries going forward. In addition, they told me they cannot go back and receive the refunds from previous entries. The broker is telling me that CBP is […]
QUESTION: During the GAC (Government Affairs Conference) last year, it was discussed if would be possible to claim an entry date prior to 03/2/19 to take advantage of the lower Section 301 duty. Attendees were told this was possible by uploading the documents and a request to DIS prior to clearance. Has anyone heard about […]
QUESTION: I have a question about retrieving an over payment of section 301 duties when they were the result of an error on the 7501. We self-file our entries. We had a shipment of various fabrics from China. Some of them were under HTS that are not on any of the section 301 lists for […]
QUESTION: Has anyone in the membership filed an exclusion request for 301 tariffs with positive results? If so, can you provide some pointers? ************** Answers: We have filed exclusion requests but we have as yet seen any results – positive or negative. The deadline for filing requests for items from list 1 was 09 October […]
QUESTION: So, we have items that fall under one of the HTS just announced. How do the refunds work? Will CBP automatically refund us, similar to GSP or other adjustments, or do we need to file something? What if we don’t receive our adjustments? Appreciate any detailed information on how this works! ************* Answers: Not […]
QUESTION: Has the USTR published the exclusion process for List 3? Do you think one will be issued if it hasn’t yet? Also, I’m not aware, but have any products been excluded so far? ========== Answers: The USTR has not issued anything official yet stating whether or not there will be an exclusion process for […]
QUESTION: I have several customers asking for a copy of my 7501 and other import documents so they can verify the additional duty paid related to Section 301 imports from China. My documents show my inter-company pricing and we are not passing on the full amount of the duty increase. Obviously, I don’t want to […]
QUESTION: I am curious if others in the membership are as puzzled by this ruling (NY N299096). In my opinion, it essentially contradicts the NAFTA rules of origin laid out in 19 CFR 102 and furthermore suggests that the product can be marked “Made in Mexico” but the origin for Customs purposes is China. How […]
QUESTION: The third list of tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect on 9/24. We (sent) 2 entries prior to that date that ended up with a 9/25 entry date. When we attempted to pay our PMS, these entries were rejected because we did not transmit the entry with the additional tariff number. The message […]
QUESTION: Do the chapter 99 tariff numbers for the 301 tariffs and/or MTB tariffs need to be included in the ISF filing? **************** Answers: All of the answers said: No ************
QUESTION: Does anyone know the time line to receive a refund on a PSC for these Sec 232 exclusions? (meaning, once the PSC is filed asking for the refund, what is the time line to receive your money back) Who will be handling the refunds? The port where the entry is filed or the CEE? […]
QUESTION: I have a c/o China cast aluminum article classed at 7616.99.5160, subject to section 232. However, HTS 7616.99.51 is also covered under section 301 tranche 3. Is this subject to both section 232 AND section 301 additional duty? ========== Answer: Yes ==========
