QUESTION: Currently, we have an outside 3rd party submit BIS ENC/Mass Market Classification Requests for our products and reviewing pros/cons for submitting internally instead. We currently file own export license applications and other classification requests through SNAP-R. What are some of the potential downfalls or words of wisdom we should review for submitting own BIS […]
QUESTION: We are exporting fiber optic patch cable with connectors on both ends. Both HTS codes referring to fiber optic cables with connectors. Can someone specify the correct HTS to be used ? HTS 8544.42.000 vs HTS 8544.70.0000 %%%%%%%%%% ANSWERS: It depends on the maximum voltage the cable was designed to conduct/carry. %%%%%%%%%% Cables of […]
QUESTION: We recently applied for and received an export classification letter from CBP. The result was not what we feel is correct, nor do two different outside consultants that we used. We know we can appeal, but who hears the appeal? The same team that provided the original result? Or different people? %%%%%%%%%% ANSWERS: Not […]
QUESTION: We need to ship four printing silk screen stencils to an affiliated company in Switzerland but have difficulty determining the correct HTS code. The frames are aluminum with an exposed silkscreen and stencil in the center and are used to print on paperboard. ********************’ Answers: Silk screening machines are included in heading 8443, according […]
QUESTION: Anyone knowledgeable with the export classification of the J85 GE 21 engine and willing to share? I am leaning towards 9A619.a and would appreciate feedback from the experts. =========== Answers: I believe 9A619.a is correct; we’ve used that same ECCN for our T700 engines. ========== The J85 engine is wildely used in the Military. […]
QUESTION: Hello, I have tried researching for information about a software license that is not in the form of paper, but installed inside a power sensor. I can not find any HTS or Schedule B number that I am comfortable with. Any help is appreciated. ========== In general, when commodities are shipped and imported with […]
QUESTION: I am shipping parts of an assembly machine to Mexico, one of those parts are carts (kind of like shopping carts) that sit next to the machine with boxes and are used to move the finished parts to other places in the factory. Question is, should I classify the carts as parts of an […]
Question: Can the membership please comment on how their respective organizations have structured the task of classifying goods. We are a multi-national company. I propose at this point: – Centralize function held within the corporate Customs & Trade Compliance team. (USA HQ) – Primary person designated, trained and certified at the corporate office(HQ) – Secondary […]
Question: Has anyone found a government published clarification on what they mean by “General Purpose Commodity,” as noted in the Specially designed notes of both the EAR and ITAR? I cannot find clarification on the definition anywhere and it’s causing quite the internal disagreement. ************ ANSWER: I believe it means an item that was created […]
Question: Has anyone found a government published clarification on what they mean by “General Purpose Commodity,” as noted in the Specially designed notes of both the EAR and ITAR? I cannot find clarification on the definition anywhere and it’s causing quite the internal disagreement. ************ ANSWER: I believe it means an item that was created […]
Question: We manufacture electronic equipment that we have designated as EAR99. However, recently I was informed that some of our products with this designation contain MMIC power amplifiers. Do we need to make a classification determination based on the MMIC amplifier within the final product, or the final product performance and technical characteristics itself? ========== […]
Question: Using 9801 when importing U.S. Goods Returned is optional.  If you want to pay duty, CBP won’t complain. But can anyone confirm whether the use of 9801.10.0000 is optional when reporting the export value of repairs in AES? Can we use the “normal” HTS/Sched B if we want? Section 30.29 in the FTR uses […]
