Question: I hope our EU members can help. I know that new EU BTIs are valid for 3 years, but in the past the validity period was longer. Does the EU BTI Consultation database only contain valid BTIs? Would it be possible to find old BTIs? Is there a way to find the BTI reference […]
Question: One of our brands is interested in getting a ruling from CBP regarding a country of origin and substantial transformation scenario for one of their specific products. We have not requested a ruling before but have viewed the guidelines on how to do it. The question is if anyone can advise at what point […]
Question: We have a ruling request we submitted October 10, 2023. We’ve asked for updates many times but are told “I have received your submission. Our reference number is: HXXXXXX. Please note that these cases are handled in numerical order, first come first served. Additionally, I believe there are quite a few cases in front […]
Question: What is the experience of the group here with regard to ruling requests for quasi-current imports? The fact pattern is this: customer imports widgets and see the opportunity for duty free treatment under another HTS code. Currently, there’s no interaction with any import specialist or anyone else at CBP with the issue. Rather than […]
Question: Our previous broker submitted a binding ruling on our behalf and did a terrible job. After reading through rulings on CROSS for a similar item, we disagree with the binding ruling handed down for our product. We have not imported the item yet due to our disagreement with this ruling. Can we protest or […]
Question: Our previous broker filed a binding ruling on our behalf and did not do a very thorough job. As a result, we disagree with the HTS code ruled by CBP. How do we go about protesting this decision? I see other binding rulings for almost identical items as ours, yet they have a different […]
Question: Is there visibility in ACE to see the most up to date status of a Binding Ruling Request? It’s been several years since my company submitted our request. Answer 1: I don’t believe ACE has such a tracker. Did you make the request using the CBP portal? Rulings don’t take years – more […]
QUESTION: Has anyone ever requested a Supply Chain Ruling? If so I am trying to find out how you submit this ruling as there is not an option under e-ruling. If I have to mail it in, whose attention do I send it to? Also can you provide in general terms what information you had to […]
OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: I would like to get the memberships thoughts and opinions on the matter of HTS “Information Letter”. I recently submitted HTS ruling on the basis that the material was manufactured in the U.S., i.e. U.S. export. Customs issued a “Information Letter” (IL) since it’s an export, and it’s […]
OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: I understand the circumstances in which a CROSS ruling is binding on imports. But what if I export the good? Is the ruling binding or merely informative? ========== Answers: If you’re asking about the authority of a CBP ruling in another country, it is merely information, because CBP rulings […]
OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: Can anyone in the membership provide a copy of ruling HQ 031521, please? Bonus question – what are the options for finding rulings not in CROSS? %%%%%%%%%% ANSWERS: he ruling is too old. Records indicate that it is still on microfiche (037056 IS ON FICHE 406B10). You could […]
QUESTION: Can anyone in the membership provide a copy of ruling HQ 031521, please?Bonus question – what are the options for finding rulings not in CROSS? %%%%%%%%%% ANSWERS: he ruling is too old. Records indicate that it is still on microfiche (037056 IS ON FICHE 406B10). You could try an FOIA request to CBP for […]
