QUESTION: Per several different rulings, L84861 and N272517 for example, PDQs (retail displays) must be classified separately even when shipped with the product they will be displaying. Can anyone in the membership provide how they handle classifying PDQs that are grouped under one part number with the product they hold? What are your best practices for […]
QUESTION: We are importing one product with three individual components: 1) a wrench that is made specifically to tighten a 2) s/s nut that is screwed on to a specialized tube and a plastic ferrule that is used as part of the connection. These three components are used together when connecting the nut and ferrule […]
QUESTION: I am looking for classification guidance on commercial ceiling lighting fixtures. I could not find in the EN a definition or any preclusions pertaining to a full/complete commercial ceiling light fixture such as a recessed fixture or high-bay fixture. If the fixture is NOT imported with the driver/ballast (driver will be shipped separately and […]
QUESTION: I am trying to classify an item that I know falls under 8536.40.00, but I am stuck at the last two digits. And here is why; 8536.49.0050 is for “contacts rated at less than 10 Amps. And 8536.49.0075 it Other, so higher than 10 amps. The contacts in the unit are capable of more […]
QUESTION: We recently discovered a misclassification of one of our products. The duty difference is 7%, however the item also qualifies for NAFTA. I think we still have to file corrections, but just want to check since there essentially would be no difference in duty. Would we be able to just make the change going […]
QUESTION: Thoughts on classification of a gas+charcoal combo grill?! Currently being classified under HTS 7321.11.6000 @ 0 Duty (part of section 301 @ 10%) =========== Answers: I suppose it would all depend how you define “portable”. My first thought is that most grills are portable – since they are on wheels most of the time. […]
QUESTION: We are an importer of a chemical that is used in manufacturing. My company is the reseller, not the end user. My belief is that we should be utilizing the end use HTS code, and not an “other, other” classification. Can anyone in the membership confirm/comment. ========== Answers: There is no such thing as […]
QUESTION: Does anyone know the (policy?) reason for why certain (very few) HS classifications are excluded from use in export reporting? http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aes/documentlibrary/concordance/hts-not-for-aes.html ========== Answers: HTS classifications can typically be used in ACE for export if the HTS and Schedule B are the same code. However, there are instances where they are not. For export you […]
QUESTION: We have toddler shoes that are sizes 5-10. According to the 2017 Informed Compliance for Footwear, infant would be sizes 11 and under. Sizes 5-11 seem a little large for an infant. Hoping someone in the community can clarify. From the FW 2017 Informed Compliance: Sizes: Footwear for men, youths and boys covers […]
QUESTION: We have a shower enclosure kit which consists of tempered glass, hinges, chrome pull handles, u-channels, polycarbonate bar and neoprene bar. The supplier provided a NAFTA certificate for the tempered glass panels and all items are being shipped together as an unassembled kit. The glass is considered the essential character of the shower kit. […]
QUESTION: We have a shower enclosure kit which consists of tempered glass, hinges, chrome pull handles, u-channels, polycarbonate bar and neoprene bar. The supplier provided a NAFTA certificate for the tempered glass panels and all items are being shipped together as an unassembled kit. The glass is considered the essential character of the shower kit. […]
QUESTION: I am wondering if there is a clear rule for a kit that is comprised of two items that are classified differently that have different origins but are sold stand-alone. First article is a camera made in CN subject to Sec301 and second is a power charger made in VN. Can this be separated […]
