We import pvc wiring troughs (part# A) from the UK in 10′ lengths along with 2×2 end caps (part#B) also from the UK. We stock in a outside warehouse which then assembles kits of 1′ lengths with 2 end caps, labels (US), gaskets (US), instructions (US) and packaging (US) . I am classifying these as […]
Our company makes a food product in Germany that is shipped to both our U.S. and Thailand affiliate companies. The German manufacturing site classifies it with a particular HTS code and is consistently using that code for all export documentation. The local Thai customs authority has told our Thai affiliate company that the classification is […]
Can anyone provide an overview of how their multi-national organization manages global classification of products? Some examples of information I’m hoping to receive are: How many resources worldwide are responsible for this task, compared to how many products are offered or total employees? Where in the organization do these employees report (ie. logistics, compliance, legal) […]
We have been having ongoing issues with our subsidiary offices in Europe in regards to HS classification. Our products are accessories that fall under the classification with the item they are used in. Some of the companies are stating that customs in their country does not agree with the six digit classification we use. All […]
QUESTION: We are having trouble with a children’s kit we are bringing in from China. Our West Coast broker says “clothing accessory” and our East Coast says “toy” and we have found rulings that are close but don’t really cover this…they add “jewelry” to the mix. Any advice on how you would classify this item? […]
QUESTIONS Do any of the members outsource the classification for ECCN, Schedule B, and/or HTS numbers? If yes, are the contractors on-site or remote? Are they dedicated to your account or from a pool of people? Is the process working and are your happy with the service the supplier is providing?
I am importing store-ready retail display racks filled with product and would like to know whether the displays need to be classified separately from the product. The racks are loaded with product in China and enclosed in cardboard or shrink wrap, so that when they arrive at our stores, they are simply opened and placed […]
Made In, Assembled In – are these two terms different? My company assembles a finished good in CZ of components assembled in GB. The finished good is a new product of commerce so I believe the goods are COO Czech Republic. However, we are spending way too much time bantering the terminology
This question if for anyone in the membership who is familiar with chapter 85. We will be importing an item known as NexTag AM. It is a security tag that will be sewn into garments after import. The AM stands for acousto magnetic. In the retail store if the garment passes through the security bars […]
QUESTION ON CLASSIFICATION OFSOFTWARE “KIT”: I have a software package that is packed for “retail” sale. It’s got the following fun stuff in it: CD and case, keycode card with an activation number for individuals to activate the software, manual. I am thinking it can be classified as a “kit” with the HTS of the […]
We have a question on parts. We have a plastic product that is “part” of a plastic showerhead – showerheads are classified as 3924.90.5600. No where in the heading/subheading is there a provision for “parts”. I remember seeing somewhere that if there is no provision for parts in the heading/subheading then you would classify the […]
QUESTION ON FESTIVE ITEMS: Have any of the members noticed any increased Customs’ scrutiny on festive items recently, specifically indoor/outdoor lights? We recently received 13 different CF28s on Christmas items. It seems that Customs is changing their logic on how to determine whether a Christmas light should be considered as principally for a Christmas tree. […]
