Question: I currently have the fourth edition (2007) of the Explanatory Notes. Can the membership advise if the changes to the new edition are substantial enough to warrant an investment to the fifth edition (2014)? ========== Answer: While the question of how to invest your budget is ultimately one for you and your company to […]
Question: I am wondering whether Writ of Mandamus” or “Administrative Procedure Act “(APA) can be used to compel a Federal Government Agency such as CBP to make a decision on pending matters within a reasonable amount of time. I am referring to binding ruling request at CBP HQ in DC that sometimes takes years to […]
Question: When importing a watch under Tariff Code 9102.21.10 the General Tariff is $0.75 each + 6% on the case + 14% on the strap band or bracelet. Should the supplier invoice breakdown the watch item into its component parts for quantity and value? Am I correct in assuming that the Movement (HTS […]
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 […]
