QUESTION: In classifying furniture, specifically outdoor seating, how does Customs define “ upholstered”? In 16 CFR Part 303, the FTC defines upholstered as follows: “The term upholstered product means articles of furniture containing stuffing and shall include mattresses and box springs.” Is this definition true for Customs as well? In comparing 9401.71 […]
Question: Good morning, I am in a constant struggle with the buyers in my company regarding what makes a glass item a candle holder vs. a general purpose decorative item. I have reviewed and shared with them Customs ICPs issued that covers this topic but they constantly love to say “the vendor said […]
QUESTION: Do any of the members have a textile fabric classification (not apparel) questionnaire they would be willing to share? **************
Question: I was wondering if anyone in the group has a footwear classification matrix or decision “tree” that they could share? ============
Question: Does anyone have a copy of the retired Informed Compliance Publication “What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Classification of Festive Articles” they would be willing to share? I think it was published in 2007. ===========
Question: I am trying to determine the correct classification for cord retainers that my company is using for our medical devices. The medical devices are classified in Heading 9018. The cord retainers are attached to the medical devices with screws and they hold the electrical cord that goes into the device in place. The retainers’ […]
Question: How are members classifying plastic spray nozzles ? CROSS indicates 8481 but that doesn’t feel right. I’m thinking either parts of the machines or 3926. ************
QUESTION: We may have to seek a Customs ruling for a specific situation, but the same issue occurs many times. What have you done in these cases? A subsidiary in Germany makes a small steel pin that is part of a product that is classified as a mounting – 8302.49.6055. As this […]
Why are surge (suppressors/protectors) listed in heading 8536, yet updated binding rulings show that they belong in 8537? Shouldn’t surge (suppressors/protectors) be removed from 8536?
Question: I am asking for advice / reasons why an IOR should NOT allow Customs Brokers to classify items for them. Mostly, I am asking for different ways of explaining it so that the message gets through to those in control who still dictate procedure and policy. I need to quantify the risks of […]
Question: I have a Mens 100% Polyurethane jacket normally classified under 3926.20.9050 that we now want to make a change to and add a bonded Sherpa lining. Would anyone know if classification would change due to bonding a Sherpa lining to the outer shell? Is Sherpa considered to be of pile constructions as […]
QUESTION: am a service provider and have a question regarding if assembly of a kit is considered a manufacturing process. In this case a customer of ours provides to us with their components that will go into a set. We provide the labor of assembly and create a kit under the direction of […]
