QUESTION: Does anyone have a brief recap of the 9801 and 9802 changes, i.e. when a manufacturer’s affidavit is required, etc.? ************* Answers: I don’t believe that the supporting documentation requirements have changed substantially. 19 CFR 10.1(a)(1) still requires a declaration by the foreign shipper that basically says when the goods were exported from […]
QUESTION: Does anyone import canned air used to spray/dust electronics? How do you classify it and does it require any OGA type of reporting and/or filing? ***************** Answers: Suggested tariff classification 8414.59.6595, see Customs ruling NY K87600 ================== Add’l Answer: I absolutely disagree with the previous answer. Ruling K87600 describes a battery-powered fan which is […]
QUESTION: O.k., so I’m not a lumber guru. I’m thinking that the words continuously shaped in heading 4409 does not include lumber that is just square cut (i.e. straight cut edges and ends and not further worked other than sanded smooth on all sides and primed) sort of like a 2 x 4 and if […]
QUESTION: How would you classify a cotton/lycra girl’s sports bra? It’s manufactured in sizing for 6 – 14 year old, and in all sizes is designed as a supporting garment for recreational activities. I’ve read many rulings classifying girl’s sports bras under 6212 with no indication as to size or age covered by that heading, […]
QUESTION: We’re trying to classify an additive for plastics that acts as an anti-counterfeiting measure; it is an inorganic substance that is unique, and enables our customers to easily identify genuine products vs. counterfeit products. The essential function of the additive is this anti-counterfeiting use, but we didn’t find any helpful rulings in CROSS. Suggestions? […]
QUESTION: I have an unassembled item classifiable in the HTS per GRI 1 – so it’s a single part # with a single HTS. This unassembled item is very large and gets packaged in multiple containers. So while one “shipment” is intended (one booking/one AWB), if the containers get separated or “rolled” to subsequent […]
QUESTION: Is VITON classified as rubber or as plastic? =============== ANSWERS: Viton is considered plastic for tariff purposes, see note 4 to chapter 40 of the HTSUS. See ruling N235357 ====================== Viton is a synthetic rubber. ===================== I would recommend reviewing Customs ruling # N235357 (and other related rulings). Viton is correctly classified under chapter […]
QUESTION: I’’ve read the informed compliance publication surrounding water resistant/coated apparel cover to cover, however I have a few remaining questions that Customs doesn’t seem to be clear about. When trying to classify under 6201/02 as water resistant, assuming the fabric has passed the AATCC35 test, what other things does custom look for? I understand […]
Question: I have a women’s suit-type jacket. The fabric content is 48% wool/27% polyester/25%viscose The HTS jacket hierarchy goes from wool >cotton>synthetic>other>artificial>other Should I stop at wool and classify under 6204.31.2010 or should I consider that since polyester is synthetic (MMF) and viscose is artificial (MMF) should I go all way to the end with […]
Question: Would appreciate feedback from members who may have run into this issue in the past and how it was managed. HS code 8302.30 in the US Article Description text ends with “…and parts thereof;” The MX text does not have this. If we are harmonized globally to 6 digits, would not the text be […]
Question: I have a checking fixture made of steel I need to move from Ontario, CA back to the states. Its function is to a hold finished good automotive hood to check gap fit and specified dimensions. I am thinking HTS 9031.80.8085. I am soliciting any advice or opinions in concurrence or otherwise regarding […]
Question: We are involved in clinical study where out kits consists of drugs and placebos. The kits are given to a doctor where either the drug or placebo is given to a patient and results are recorded for the study. When these kits, of the above, are imported into Germany, there is a ruling (see […]
