Classification: Import

QUESTION: We import aluminum casting from china and our supply chain currently classifies them under 7616.99.5060 with a duty rate of 2.5%. These components are used to make outdoor shelters and I think they should be classified under 7610.90.0040 with a duty rate of 5.7%. I am getting push back from the supply chain since […]

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 […]