Customs Rulings

  • Human Samples – Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research

    Question:  Hi We are trying to classify our human tissue samples that we import and export that are used in: Clinical Trails –Samples used to see how a treatment is performing Laboratory Research – – Samples used for  researching, analysing to identify possible treatments. Diagnostics – Sample used to provide information regarding the diagnosis, prevention, […]

  • Rulng 543904

    Question: Can someone share a copy of the ruling 543904? Answer 1: HQ 543904 (03/20/1987) CLA-2 CO:R:CV:V543904 EK HQ 543904 Thomas W. FaceyC.J. Tower & SonsCustomhouse BrokersWest Service Road Champlain, New York 12919 Dear Mr. Facey: This is in response to your letter of January 26, 1987, in which you request a ruling as to the proper […]

  • Customs Bulletin Vol 35, No. 21 May 24, 2000 – Guidance Concerning the Tariff Classification of Pharmaceutical Products Imported for Clinical Research.

    Question: Can anyone from the pharma or pharma consulting industry share Customs Bulletin Vol 35, No. 21 May 24, 2000 – Guidance Concerning the Tariff Classification of Pharmaceutical Products Imported for Clinical Research? Answer 1: I think that you are looking for this  https://www.customsmobile.com/rulings/docview?doc_id=HQ+962902 Answered by: George Tuttle – geo@tuttlelaw.comCompany: Tuttle Law Offices Answer 2: […]

  • Supply Chain Ruling

    QUESTION: Has anyone ever requested a Supply Chain Ruling? If so I am trying to find out how you submit this ruling as there is not an option under e-ruling. If I have to mail it in, whose attention do I send it to? Also can you provide in general terms what information you had to […]

  • INFORMATION LETTER vs BINDING RULING

    OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: I would like to get the memberships thoughts and opinions on the matter of HTS “Information Letter”. I recently submitted HTS ruling on the basis that the material was manufactured in the U.S., i.e. U.S. export. Customs issued a “Information Letter” (IL) since it’s an export, and it’s […]

  • ANSWERS TO Question on Ruling HQ 031521

    QUESTION: Can anyone in the membership provide a copy of ruling HQ 031521, please?Bonus question – what are the options for finding rulings not in CROSS? %%%%%%%%%% ANSWERS: he ruling is too old.  Records indicate that it is still on microfiche (037056 IS ON FICHE 406B10). You could try an FOIA request to CBP for […]