QUESTION: We import sets of hand tools in the retail packaging, which is put up for retail sale that clearly fall under HTS Heading 8206; which covers “Tools of two or more headings 8202 to 8205”. The duty rate for the entire set is to be the single component with the highest duty rate; in […]
QUESTION: I’m looking for classification advice regarding a desk weather station that is both a clock and weather station. Made from plastic Thermometer, hygrometer and weather forecast Alarm clock with snooze function, date and backlight Two AAA batteries (not included) Searched and finding conflicting rulings. What is the essential character a clock or the […]
QUESTION: I inherited various electronics and test equipment through an acquisition of a foreign group. After several years we plan to transfer the equipment from our foreign office to the US. I have no records of the original purchase (we suspect the goods were purchased overseas) however several of the items have “manufactured in the […]
QUESTION: Can anyone please advise, the best compliant way to declare engineering fees on partial shipments? We are importing an assembling machine which will be shipped during a 12 months period in more than 40 shipments with different Harmonized Tariffs each as we classify the different parts and components of the machine. I know I […]
QUESTION: We have a product that is exported on steel reels (purchased from US suppliers), and the reels are being returned to the US to be reused. The export documents do not reference the reels at all and the reels are generally for one-time use even though it would be possible to reuse them. 1.Can […]
QUESTION: I am looking for advice on how to enter watches that have been returned to the US after repair. We will be using 9802.00.5060 because the repairs were made out of warranty. My question is, should the repaired watches be entered pursuant to Ch. 98, Subsection II, U.S. Note 3(c) which states: The […]
QUESTION: Does anyone know if there is a difference in change in classification on a printed circuit board once it is programmed? For example, we can bring in a printed circuit board, classified under HTS 8537. Once it is programmed to work within one of our machines, would the classification change to a part of […]
QUESTION: I’d appreciate any help with the following classification. I’ve reviewed numerous CROSS rulings and can’t get a good grasp of how to classify. We are considering importing a clear, spherical plastic ornament filled with dog treats/cookies from France. It is meant to resemble and act as a Christmas tree ornament. At the top is […]
QUESTION: Our company uses a skeleton part for testing because the real aerospace part can be very expensive and it takes long time to make. The skeleton testing part and the real part are 90-95% similar in shapes, but they have different material components. And also the skeleton part can never be put […]
QUESTION: Question from April 2015 US Customs broker exam: A walking stick contains markings on it which will allow the user to measure the length of an item in both inches and centimeters. What is the classification for a walking stick that can also be used as a measuring device? Answer = 9017.80.0000 The answer […]
QUESTION: Does anyone have a copy of “Treasury Decision 93-88, October 25, 1993, Footwear Definitions?” I can’t find it online or in the Answer database. ========== Hope this helped Classification of Leather Boots with Rubber Outer Soles The Tariff Classification and Marking Branch recently published internal advice ruling HQ H200437 and protest ruling HQ […]
QUESTION: Our MX division will be exporting very old machinery to the US as it was imported temporarily into MX and must be exported back to the US. They will be shipped to our southern border cross dock to be scrapped. The machines have various countries of origin and obtaining any Manufacturer’s Affidavits or Free […]
