Classification: Import

QUESTION: Our company ships a piece of equipment to MX.  The equipment has software loaded on it, but you need a “key” to access the software.  The key is basically a software license (not to be confused with a BIS type of license).  The license is valid for a certain number of users, then you […]

QUESTION: What is the proper classification for a seat belt for a vehicle(military vehicle classified as 8710) that consist of the complete belt and buckle? Is it the 6307.90? ========== Add’l answer: These Seat Belts fall under HTS 8708.21.0000 by the GRI 3. rule below.   When, by application of rule 2(b) or for any […]

QUESTION: Does anyone in the ICPA Community has a procedure that you would share about handling /communicating with the customer (big box stores) about assigning OR not assigning the HTS code when they are the IOR?  Basically, the customer picks the cargo at the China Port.   Do you know of any regulations that speak to […]

QUESTION: A friend and I were discussing, does the definition of a “set” in EN (X) (c) to GRI 3(b), particularly the requirement that the group of items, “consist of products or articles put up together to meet a particular need or carry out a specific activity”, apply or not to define the term “set […]

QUESTION: What is the correct classification for a 10 kg air-vented tumble dryer?  Would it fall under 8451.21.00 or 8421.12.00 ========== Answers: 8451.21.00 is for heated air-vented dryers.  8421.12.00 is for centrifugal dryers which are just a high speed spin dryer. ========== Since capacity is exactly 10 kg, it does not exceed 10 kg.  Classification […]

QUESTION: What is the proper classification for a seat belt for a vehicle(military vehicle classified as 8710) that consist of the complete belt and buckle? Is it the 6307.90? ========== Answers: 8708.21.0000, safety seat belt. ========== 8708.21.0000 Just make sure it is a complete safety seat belt –with buckle and related components- and not a […]

QUESTION: There is a material under C.A.S No. 68412-46-4 (glycidol, cyanoethylated Polyamine).   What is the “HTS Determination” of this material ? What is link(s) for the main list(s) of US “HTS Determination”? =========== Answers: When assigning the HTS classification, I have found that you need more information than just the CAS Number. I usually need two […]

QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership have a classification presentation they could share? If you do, please remove any confidential company information and reply with how you explained to your company how classification was established and how the process works. ========== Answers: Did you look in the ICPA Compliance Library?  The March 2009 conference has […]

QUESTION: I was wondering if someone could tell me where I could find what all Customs views as a festive article classifiable in chapter 9505. ========== Answers: CROSS ========== That’s a tough one because it is not all in one centralized place.   You really have to read and research.  I used to do a lot […]

QUESTION: We buy a product that is a “kit”.  The kit is used to help chemists examine pesticide residue in food. The kit contains 50 plastic containers that will be used to hold a solution.  The kit also contains 50 packets of a dry powdery substance.  This dry powdery substance is combination of several different […]