Classification: Import

QUESTION: Could any of the membership offer guidance on the proper protocol in analyzing Composite Products to determine Classification–note the USE, Application, and Customer Expectations are all the same?  My understanding is 1.) the Value of the individual component parts is most important, followed by 2.) the weight of the component parts to the whole weight, […]

QUESTION: Could any of the membership offer guidance on the proper protocol in analyzing Composite Products to determine classification?  My understanding is 1.) the Value of the individual component parts is most important, followed by 2.) the weight of the component parts to the whole weight, then 3.) the Percentage make up of component parts to the […]

QUESTION: Does CBP have any guidance available on the classification of subassemblies of larger machines and equipment?   I am guessing that in some cases, the subassembly could be considered a part and accessory of the piece of equipment.  But in other cases, it would be classified as a separate item.   The equipment is composed of […]

QUESTION: I have been researching the classification of USB Cables with connectors on CROSS.  CROSS consistently comes up with two different HS Codes 8471.80 and 8544.42.  Two completely different Chapters and Headings. 8471.80 – “Automatic data processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form […]

QUESTION: Although I have been doing my current import-focused work for the past three years, I came from an export world where tendering voluntary disclosures mitigated some potentially very heavy monetary penalties and potential export prohibitions. This seems to be a function of the way Customs law is written. With that in mind, in a […]

QUESTION: Does anyone have a List of HTS numbers corresponding to the 20 High-Priority Substances (chemicals) identified by EPA under TSCA that will be subject to fees? EPA is requesting manufacturers (including importers) to self-identify the import of 20 High-Priority Substances (chemicals) that may be subject to fee obligations under 40 CFR 700.45, associated with […]

QUESTION: Per the below scenario, what is the membership’s take on compliantly applying GRI 2(a) or GRI 3(b) on the complete, unassembled wear liner?  This would essentially declare either subheading 8474.90 or 4016.90 based on the complete liner predominate wear composition.  Or should each liner segment be classified (GRI 1)? Scenario: Full wear liner replacement […]

QUESTION: I work for a company that is foreign owned. We have manufacturing sites in several countries. The instruments we manufacture have to be “globally” classified with an HTS number. The instruments we manufacture are not “specifically” named in the HTS headings. We arrive at our classification determination based on the function of the instrument. […]

QUESTION: Who should classify hardware items? Our company routes everything through central trade compliance resources who work with product experts; I have seen other companies train the product experts to do the classifications themselves. I’m looking for other models that may be out there as to who does classifications. And should the same people classify […]

QUESTION: We ship to China an accessory that is part of a set that would qualify as set under GRI 3. The main component of the set is Made in China. The accessory sent from the US to be included in the set is made in Germany. Could we breakdown the set to claim 9801 […]

QUESTION: I have some specialty casing connectors. Is there an argument to be made that they are “Parts Of” drilling equipment under 8431, and not connectors under 7307? They are specifically designed, engineered, and manufactured to be what they are: a precision connection system for casing. They are custom designed for the specific size and […]