Question: I am putting together an internal presentation, “Classification 101”, and would like some input on what constitutes compliance, in terms of documentation, to support classification. A specific issue is storing downloads from websites to back up the classification, such as a spec sheet, photo/drawing, etc. Is this something that is recommended, optional, or overkill? […]
Question: Does anyone have a “how to classify” document structured in a decision tree type format they can share?
Question: We are wondering if we are missing an opportunity to enter goods duty free upon importation into the US. We have a scenario where we export US origin material from the US to Canada for value-added service to be performed. There is no transformation that occurs in Canada; origin and tariff # remain unchanged. […]
Question: We need to classify a resin armature used as underwire in a brassiere. Armature will export separately and therefore must be classified separately Should it be classified as an “article of plastic” or “parts of a brassiere”? =============
Question: We are a medium pharmaceutical company that conducts clinical trialsworldwide. My question has to do with the Country of Origin of the finishedpharmaceutical product. Example: We manufacture API in the US, send it to Germany for furtherprocessing, then it is shipped to the UK for packaging and labeling. I knowthat the country of origin […]
Question: Our parent company is currently handling our US HTS and ECCN classification.How would Customs/BIS view this? Are there any issues a subsidiary (relatedparty) – is this okay?
Question:I have an shipment with 100+ invoice lines of used electrical equipment being imported for destruction by a local warehouse. I have three questions: 1) Is there a way to avoid classifying the 100+ lines per the HTSUS ? 2) Can it be entered under a TIB and destroyed under Customs supervision? 3) […]
Question: Does anyone in the membership have an excel spreadsheet that contains all USHTS and/or CA HS classifications. We would like to download the entirelisting into our current system to ensure the integrity of the US HTS/CA HSwe enter into our system.
Question:Does anyone have any insight as to when the USG will adopt the WCO proposed 2012 HTS changes? If you recall, in 2007, the USG did not adopt them until February. I am simply trying to manage my 2012 NAFTA solicitation.
Question:In reading the original question asked and the responses, I had a “light bulb” moment…and have a few additional questions that I would like to ask. We make parts, sub assemblies, and systems for aircraft that have been FAA certified. These parts have been classified under the HTSUS at the part, sub-assembly, and system level. […]
Question: I would like to get an understanding of what other members are doingto ensure that any advice received is from competent and legallyauthorized (i.e., licensed) by the competent authority. In the pastwe had received advice from non-licensed consultants (accounting firm)in the form of tariff classification. We are certainly following theadvice to the extent we […]
Question: Does anyone in the membership have a chemical classification worksheet thatthey wouldn’t mind sharing? I am looking to see the type of informationrequested/guidelines etc that are used when classifying and documentingchemical classifications in the HTS and the CCL. Any assistance that you canprovide will be greatly appreciated.
