QUESTION: SCENARIO I work for a U.S. company. We import an item from a European vendor, make a few minor alterations (minor enough that the tariff classification does not change), and then sell the item to a customer in a different European country. The customer is now returning units to us that have been used […]
QUESTION: What would be the HTS code of a wiring diagram made on Polypropylene with an adhesive back and put on the back of a unit? ========== Answers: So a plastic label? Assuming it is a square cut label/sticker, I’d put it under 3919.90.5060 USHTS ========== If this is “part” of the finished good that […]
QUESTION: I’m aware that the MS3314 (Suspension Lug) is mainly used for Military aircraft’s payloads, but I couldn’t find any reference for a Civil aircraft’s payload using the MS3314. please provide any information that the MS3314 (Suspension Lug) were actually used in or with any civil/commercial/industrial application, such as these or others: * Commercial aircraft (which type of the aircraft) towing systems? * Hoisting systems for […]
QUESTION: I would like to know how the members would classify optical transceiver for networking purposes with the new tariff breakout. Would you call it a switching and routing apparatus under HTS# 8517620020 or classify as other parts under HTS# 8517620090? I also heard optical transceivers are now being grouped under 8517.62.0090, which is exempted from the […]
QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership enter U.S. Government owned property returning to the U.S. using HTS code 9801.00.11? If so, what documentation do you maintain to substantiate the use of this HTS code? The only published guidance that I can find is in the Defense Transportation Regulations, but nothing from CBP. ========== Answer: You […]
QUESTION: I have two accessory kits that my vendor is advising qualifies for festive goods under 9505.90.6000, duty free. However, I am not seeing where the kits are representative of a character under the CBP Informed Compliance for Costumes; and I am not following the logic in the Informed Compliance for Sets. I am finding […]
QUESTION: I am importing syringes that we did not produce but we are doing failure analysis on them. They will not be used again but the HTS of 9018310080 is requiring FDA. I am trying to find the intended use code. I am thinking 180.014 or 081.001. What would the community think? *********** Answers: Not […]
QUESTION: We are thinking of shipping a Notebook Computer with the carrying case (such as: backpack or briefcase or sleeve) together as a retail package (bundle as one bulk piece).We would like to know… We would like to know can we classify the bundle package based on the last tariff or we have to classify […]
QUESTION: Would any of the membership know the implementation date for the WCO HS 2017 changes to Chapter 44 of the HTS? It is unclear to me whether it is 1 September or 1 October. ====================== ANSWER: WCO implementation dates are irrelevant. What’s important is the date the changes are implemented by the customs agency […]
QUESTION: What is the responsibility for an Importer to ask CBP to review/revoke a Binding Ruling (regarding tariff classification) previously issued to that importer, when such ruling appears clearly to be in error? Several subsequent rulings issued by CBP to other importers uniformly cite a different tariff number for what appears to be substantially equivalent […]
QUESTION: Would anyone know the HTS code used for importing a microfiber tip plastic swab for laboratory use? ========== Answers: You don’t say if it is coated or not with anything. But I would look at 5601.22. ========== There appear to be a couple of rulings dealing with this type of commodity, under heading 5601. […]
QUESTION: For CN Origin items, imported duty paid, exported to customers then returned for service, are 9801 claims allowable under the Sec. 301 process ? ************ Answers: It was clearly spelled out by CPB in the Federal Register notice that proper Ch 98 claims are not subject to the additional duty. ******* If HTSUS code […]
