Question: Has anyone created a Binding Ruling electronically? If so, can you provide the template or the information that will be requested? ========== Answers: Here’s the link, provides you with the template of what is required. https://apps.cbp.gov/erulings/ ========== I have done a few electronic rulings. You need to have your information and pictures […]
Question: We are a large international manufacturing company. I am trying to increase the use of our current “in house” shared service HTS determination function. I’m getting resistance from management who would like to use a third party service outside the company. To address this I am going to conduct a test of approx 10% […]
Question: If I receive a NAFTA Cert from a vendor, and I do not agree with their classifications, is it best for me to send them my preferred classifications, and ask them to complete the NAFTA Cert with those HTS #Â’s, or do I keep the Cert as proof of C/O info? They use a […]
Question: Can anyone explain the difference between pneumatic transmission valves in 8481.20.00 and valves with pneumatic actuators in 8481.80.90? *********** Answers: Shooting from the hip here, but wouldn’t pneumatic transmission valves be used in a system through which pressurized air is being transmitted vs. pneumatic actuators being devices to trigger a valve regardless of what […]
Question: I was told by CBP in a Focused Assessment about 10 years ago that misclassifications at the 9th or 10th digit are considered “insignificant” by CBP and that there would be no negative consequences to an importer for such occasional misclassifications. Can anyone substantiate this? ************ ANSWERS: Under your Reasonable Care responsibilities, you should […]
Question: If it meets the zoris qualification do we stop there or continue on to 6402.99.31? Details: Flip flop Sandal Zoris (meets all the characteristics/qualifications of a zoris) Upper 100% plastic/rubber Sole made of rubber/plastic containing textile applied to the sole which covers the greatest surface area in contact with the ground What would be […]
Question: How is your Organization structured to handle Product Classification (e.g. Centralized, Decentralized)? What is the scope of the classification team’s responsibilities? (e.g. HTS, ECCN, CSOO) How many parts are classified per month & how long does the classification of a single part typically take? ============ Answers: Large multi-division company – previously had no knowledge […]
Question: In reviewing Chapter 65, the Explanatory Notes and ICP (which is outdated) I’m having a hard time understanding headings 6501, 6502 & 6504. Looking for some help from someone who classifies hats and headgear on a regular basis who could walk me through the differences and possibly provide me with some visual aids or […]
Question: If I import 1000 bicycles, unassembled and when assembled, there are 10 different models of finished bicycles, each with different seats, different tires, different pedals, can I still claim GRI 2 as the proper GRI for classification? Any rulings out there that support this? ************** ANSWERS: The unassembled bicycle is one of the examples […]
Question: We are a multinational software company and like many other software firms the majority of our product is distributed electronically via internet downloads. Typically, software is classified based on the underlying medium (i.e. optical disk, magnetic tape, floppy disc, etc.) on which it is reproduced. Is anyone aware of a Schedule B number or […]
Question: If we are aware that we have been mis-classifying imported parts for the past 5 years, should we switch to the correct code or wait until we thoroughly investigate internally and then file a Prior Disclosure? We typically use 8481.80.9085 for misc. valve parts since that is what we manufacture. We had a firm […]
Question: Can someone confirm the classification of quartz countertops, already cut to shape? I’m leaning towards 6802.99.0060. *********** ANSWERS: I agree with 6802.99.0060. ********* Based on the ruling from 2007, you are correct. NYN01727 =====================
