Classification: Import

Questions and answers about Classification: Import

  • TARIFF CLASSIFICATION REQUEST FORM

    Question: I am trying to create an internal request form for Tariff classification on general products. Although, I mainly deal with automotive parts and accessory products, general items are also imported & exported.  Does anyone in the membership have a form or questionnaire you are willing to share that is being used throughout your organization […]

  • TEXTILE CLASSIFICATION CHEAT SHEET

    Question:I’m in retail industry, where buying team is looking for duty ‘cheat sheet’ for textiles.The buyers need this information to make some upfront decisions when calculating landed costs.Something that covers wearing apparel such as men, boy, woman and girl items to include suits, dresses, blouses, trousers, pajamas, swimwear, coats, jumpers.*******************Answers:See attached See attached  

  • HTS FOR BATTERY PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

    Question: We need to classify equipments used for battery manufacturing, includingmixers, coating equipment, etc. Shall we classify these equipments undergeneral mixer (8479.82) and coating machine (8424.89), or, we shouldclassify them under 8479.89 – considering these equipment are usedspecifically for battery manufacturing, which is not described anywhereelse in chapter 89

  • Heater Wand classification and OGA

    Question: I am working on a new product line and need some advice on classification and OGA concerns. We are looking at a repair kit for car upholstery use. It will have a selection of primary colors for mixing up a color match, a few pieces of  vinyl replacement fabric, glue and a heat wand. […]

  • Classification of load boards

    Question: I’ll soon be importing wooden trays with metal holding pegs that will beused as part of food manufacturing production line.   The trays are madein Germany of processed wood, pegs which we supply (assist) and thenexported to the US. Unfortunately I was just notified that this stuff will be shipping in aweek and don’t […]

  • LACEY ACT AND FESTIVE ITEMS MADE OF WOOD

    Question:Interested in how the membership may act for items made of wood that are classified in the festive provision of the tariff.  This tariff number itself is not covered by the Lacey provision, but the item imported is nonetheless made of wood product. Do you complete a Lacey Form using the “would be” tariff number, […]

  • CLASSIFICATION OF MUSIC

    Question:I need some assistance in classifying a music phone adapter.  The primary function of this product is to allow the user to transforms a 3.5 mm stereo headphones into a headset for a music phone such as an “iphone”.  The adapter consist of a short cable with a 3.5mm plug on one end and a […]

  • FOOTWEAR CLASSIFICATION FORM

    We are trying to create a HTS classification worksheet for chap 61 & 62 –apparel.  We are wanting to make it similar to the Footwear classificationform.  Does anyone have something similar that they can share to get us started.

  • 9817.00.5000 AND ACTUAL

    Question: By the very nature of our business, certain articles sold at retail in our stores would automatically qualify as Machinery, equipment and implements to be used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, under 9817.00.5000. However, my question is in regard to obtaining an Actual Use Certification. Do any of the members have experience with this […]

  • OUTSOURCING CLASSIFICATION

    Question: I work for a large US Government contractor.  To meet small businessrequirements, we procure from small vendors who have limited resources (“…Huh…how do you spell ITAR? EAR?…” ).  The process has been to require thesesmall supplier to go back to their distributors or manufacturers and collectthat classification data, or to go to these sources […]