OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: Where would you classify syringes; non-hypodermic for cleaning fluids or application of a thread-locker? [Does not have metal needles] Historically our system had them 9018.31, but the FDA has them flagged as FD2 without an exemption possibility for non-medical use. The EN’s lead me away from 9018; because […]
OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: I am wondering how the membership handles tool sets with items having multiple HTS codes but that do not fit under 8206. For example, a bolt cutter of 8203.40.3000 and a needle nose plier of 8203.20.6030. They are not under more than one heading (4 digit level) therefore […]
QUESTION: Classification for Some items can be different in different country. We have 1 item made/ship from US to MX, it’s under chapter 38 in MX but 29 in US. Have you ever issue USMCA with 2 HTS code for 1 item? %%%%%%%%%%% ANSWERS: The qualification analysis under any FTA should be made based on […]
QUESTION: We are trying to determine the correct country of origin for a kit. Any help is greatly appreciated: Six sensor nodes classified in Chapter 90 that communicate via blue tooth to a gateway classified in 8517.62.0090 that receives the sensor node Bluetooth data. The gateway transmits the data collected to our mainframe server. Sensor […]
QUESTION: At the statistical suffix level of HTS 4407.19.10, it states “other cedar” and then lists several genera (genuses). My product is a different genus of cedar from those listed. Does my product have to be one of the listed genera in order for me to classify it here as “other cedar”? Does “other cedar” […]
QUESTION: I am reading the ENs for Heading 1516. It states: “Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinized, whether or not refined, but not further prepared” Does anyone in the ICPA community work with this HS Code and how do you define “further prepared”? What would be […]
QUESTION: What would be the proper tariff classification for human bone marrow stem cells that are used for R&D purposes only and NOT for a patient? HS Code 3001.90 has a use provision (organo-therapeutic/therapeutic/prophylactic) that does not apply in this case. =========== Answers: The only provision that comes to mind is 0511.99.4070 (Animal products NESOI:other:other:other:other). […]
QUESTION: We are exporting a complete system that includes a mixer, a control panel and a sprayer. The ultimate function of the system is to spray a solution onto vegetables. The mixer mixes a powder with water of a certain temperature. The control panel is a PLM/HCI that controls the amount and rate at which […]
QUESTION: I struggle with classifying solar stake lights every year, so I wanted to ask the membership if anyone has any tips or general guidelines you follow to help you classify these types of items. My issue lies in the fact that there are rulings in CROSS for many different classifications with different types of […]
QUESTION: We manufacture different types of large equipment and machinery (mixing, spraying, conveyors etc) used in fresh produce and agricultural food packing houses that we ship as a unit. These each have a single HS Code for the piece of equipment. However, we ship replacement parts for the equipment. One of the common replacement parts […]
QUESTION: We are an importer of an aluminum valve body that can be used in both hand-operated and actuated valves. When used in hand-operated valves it would be classified as 8481.90.5000. When used in an actuated valve it is classified as 8481.90.6000. Our challenge? At the time of importation we have not determined which type […]
QUESTION: In regard to the chemical reaction rule for chapters 39-40, am I correct to assume, if the material being produced (in a way that complies with the chemical reaction rule) is a combination of materials from all over the world, it still qualifies? ============ Answers: Yes =========== The source of the input materials would […]
