Question: I need to classify a Stainless Steel Pipe with the following description: Cold Finished Seamless Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe ASTM A312 TP321H 6″ SCH40 186.30OD 7.11WT 26′-10 1/4″. Any ideas of classification, GRIs, ENs etc? Answer 1: I recommend you read through the CBP Informed Compliance Publication ICP – Pipe Fittings (cbp.gov) It will […]
Question: Does anyone have a generic classification SOP they would be willing to share? Answer 1: Every classification SOP will be different. I would include an SCOPE which lays out the purpose of the SOP, duh, but also the different scenarios of when a classification might be needed such as a) new part set up […]
Question: Here’s the quick background – our company imported into the U.S. an electrical machine classified as 8543.70.9860 from Korea and claimed duty free status with a Korean Free Trade Agreement form. We then exported that machine to our office in Germany. A few months later, they shipped it back to us. In […]
Question: Can the membership tell me where the classification of “stage blood,” “fake blood,” “theatrical blood” should be at? We are unable to obtain its ingredients as the manufacturer of this stage blood states that their ingredients are “proprietary.” We are buying and using this stage blood along with a pump for demonstrational purposes in […]
Question: Some questions concerning goods put up in sets for retail sale under GRI 3(b). First, GRI 3 (without the b) mentions headings. Subparagraph (b) does not mention headings. Does this imply that only goods of different headings may be classified according to the component that gives the set it’s essential character? Does this mean […]
Question: I entered the category for my question as Classification:Import but this question can touch any area in your Trade Compliance realm. I log on my calendar in December of every year to get my FTA certs in order and to prepare to review all of our import HTS codes for changes in the codes […]
Question: Dear Members: I am doing some research of diagnostic/laboratory reagents that contains monoclonal antibodies (HTS 3002) used in vitro. Back in HTS 2021, the HTS 3822 heading said to kick the above to HTS 3002.12. Now, HTS 2023, the HTS 3822 heading no longer mentions 3002. Therefore, I can no longer kick the above […]
Question: A secondary question following Ruling H290535, We manufacture and and distribute machinery in the Automotive sector- some items directly imported. Many of our largest domestic customers require us to provide our full 10 digit US HTS, and following the guidance from the membership we are working to only provide the first 6 digits. A […]
Question: We are importing bulk amounts of pesticides in drums. These are not for retail sale. The bulk pesticide will be imported and used in by a commercial company that offers commercial pesticide application service. I was considering to use an HS Code under SubHeading 3808.91 but the description for the Heading includes the words […]
Question: Does CBP or ITC have a specific definition for what is considered Trim as it relates to apparel? I am less interested in trim as it relates to bath towels and home furnishings. Is embroidery considered trim? Is braiding considered trim? Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can find this […]
Question: Where would you classify cross-country ski poles? Here’s what the HTS says: Snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment; parts and accessories thereof: (con.) 9506.19 Other: 9506.19.4000 Cross-country 9506.19.80 Other 9506.19.8040 Ski poles and parts and accessories thereof 9506.19.8080 Other Do they go in 9506.19.8040 because they are ski poles? Or do they go in 9506.19.4000 […]
Add’l Answer: In my opinion this would fall under 6111.20.6030 Babies’ garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted: of cotton; other; other; other; imported as part of sets. Babywear Set falls within textile category designation 239. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To […]
