Question: Hello all, We are trying to determine what qualifies as a complex valve assembly (8481.80) that substantially transform a valve body made in one country and “assembled/incorporated” into a complete valve with parts from other countries. CROSS rulings refers to simple assemblies such as insertion, fitting with screws etc, sealing etc which does not […]
Question: I am trying to determine if a piece of electronic equipment, being imported into the United State, using all Chinese components/materials, being assembled in a Non-FTA European country, can be considered enough of a substantial transition for the European country to be the Country of Origin? The assembly and manufacturing process includes soldering PCBs […]
Question: Hello, We seek guidance on declaring the country of origin for our product (paper receipts). The manufacturing process is as follows: Pulp made in Canada and Chile is shipped to China. In China, the pulp from Canada or Chile is made into paper. The paper is then shipped to Malaysia, where it is coated, […]
Question: Hi Team ICPA, Company A from China is supplier of raw materials (Chapter 29) which are kept in inventory (in bond) in CH. Material is then exported to EU countries for processing. The result of the processing results in a material that remains in Chapter 29. Value could be a consideration if it was […]
Question: Hi Everyone, Our company would like to use the same item numbers for identical products purchased from multiple countries. I’m wondering how other companies handle this. Do you have an item number per origin or do you have one item number for multiple country? If the latter how do you, as a company, admin […]
Question: Does anyone have a list of countries that require the Certificate of Origin to be stamped by the Chamber of Commerce? I used to have a list for the limited countries, but don’t know where it is. Joined a food & beverage company where they stamp all COOs and I know it is not […]
Question: We maintain USMCA status as well as Country of Origin US designation for our products that are produced at our US plants and sent to our IMMEX/maquiladora for cutting and packaging. From a trade compliance standpoint, we have a high degree of confidence. We are looking at qualifying those same goods for Berry Amendment […]
Question: I have newly transitioned out of a role with a broker/forwarder to a role with an importer/exporter. I am responsible for determining origin. In the US, what is being used to determine non-preferential origin? I am aware some use 19 CFR 102, but since that is specific to NAFTA/USMCA, can it still be used? […]
Question: I would love input on this question as I have been unable to find anything in the regs or online to answer it. If a 4’x4′ piece of lumber is imported into the US from a foreign country and is simply cut to a specific length with no other work/changes to that wood, does […]
Question: Hello ICPA I would like input on a scenario the GTC team has. We have two imported materials that have the identical classification when imported to the US. The materials are identical in form and function. What we do is mix these materials and place them in the same packaging. There is no substantial […]
Question: Does anyone know of any official rulings or publications from CBP that shipments originating from Hong Kong are now to be filed as Country of Export and Country of Origin (if made in) China? Answer 1: Honestly, hasn’t that always been the case? HK is still recognized by CBP as a country upon itself. […]
Question: We have recently received an invoice from our German supplier, which indicates that the items originate from the EU. However, as the United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union, I have some queries regarding the correct origin that should be stated on the invoice. What is According to the current […]
