Question: It has been over a year since this question has been asked. With rapidly evolving technology, it is timely to ask again. What do you think about the use of Artificial Intelligence platforms being sold by GTM/Consulting Companies for HTS classification? Are you using one? Is it reliable? Strengths/weaknesses? Pros/cons? Pitfalls? Answer 1: My […]
Question: Does anyone know what the WCO tariff classification (i.e. HS code) would be for water samples (from a chemical process) being imported for purposes of chemical analysis? I cannot seem to find anything to provide any guidance on this subject. Answer 1: Take a look at heading 2201. EN 22.01(A) says that this heading […]
Question: I am looking to see if any of the membership has any tips, suggested rulings, etc. for where they draw the line between classify a part as a part of the machine rather than a part of its base material. We import aluminum, steel & plastic parts for instruments in Chapter 84 & 90. […]
Question: We are a US-based company that receives imports from Canada and the UK. Our suppliers provide HTS codes on their commercial invoices, but they are either Canadian or EU codes. Our customs broker has requested that we require our suppliers to provide US HTS codes for imports. However, we are facing pushback from our […]
Question: I was speaking with someone in the company who wanted to import a combination of materials because together the HS Code was less than the same items imported mixed. Then, after importation, they would separate the two materials and use them for other purposes. Is that permissible? Answer 1: No, that is not permissible […]
Question: Does anyone have any idea of how to classify a working virus stock or master virus stock? These are used to make vaccines. A Master Virus Bank/Stock is the progenitor of all batches of the vaccine which are subsequently produced. Answer 1: What kind of classification are you looking for ECCN or HTSUS? For […]
Question: Can anyone explain when animal blood imported for diagnostic purposes should be classified under 3002 and 3822? Are there any good Customs Binding Rulings that we can review that gets into the details of why one is more appropriate than the other? Answer 1: Take a look at HQ 317142. This was published in […]
Question: Let’s say material was exported in error but we advised the destination not to clear the material and return to the sender. The material was returned back to US within three days Not of US origin. How are these goods cleared? Is there a special provision for this type of scenario? Is it a […]
Question: With the new 2024 Tariff Schedule Updates, does anyone in the trade community have a list of changes that can be shared in a flat file (e.g., .csv, .xlsx, etc.) for the following countries: UK 8-digit and/or 10-digit Customs Tariff Japan Import Code Japan Export Code China Tariff Code India Tariff Code Australia Tariff […]
Question: We have a material with an assigned CAS #, but which actually is a mixture of several different compounds all with the same elements, but in different rations, ie such as XYZ4, X2YZ5, X3YZ6. This is generally named as a single item, with all three elements being named, but with no tetra, di, or […]
Question: Would an import which contains a duffle bag and matching backpack made of polyester coated on the interior with PU be classified as a set under duffle bag since the backpack is inside or as individual items: duffle bag 4202.92.3131 17.6% ; backpack 4202.92.3120 17.6% Answer 1: The duffle bag and backpack would have […]
Question: Does anyone have any experience with how USCBP views a “reaction mass” ( which for other regulatory regimes (ie TSCA, etc.) is considered a single constituent, and has it’s own CAS #), with regard to chapter notes for chapters 34, 38, etc. that indicate that a single chemically defined element or compound should not […]
