Question: Our current internal HTS database includes an annual expiration date, however, as we migrate to a new software provider we are being asked if an actual annual expiration date is even necessary in this day and age given there are no quota visa concerns. US customs does update HTS numbers on occasion and of […]
Question: What is the process to formally ask the US government to simplify some harmonized codes? This would only be for changes at the country-specific, 10-digit level and would not affect duty. ========== Contact the Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements at the U.S. International Trade Commission, James Holbein, Director, point of contact […]
Question: Regarding the calculation of proof liters for vinegar, note 9 of chapter 22 of the HTSUS reads, For the purposes of heading 2209, the standard proof of vinegar is 4 percent by weight of acetic acid. We have seen examples where the acetic acid percentage is then divided by 4, and that number […]
Question: My company wants to export a list of 248 Â commercial, off-the-shelf small electrical parts (i.e. resistors, diodes, capacitors, etc.) to a third party in Thailand who will be assembling all the parts and returning finished goods to our company here in the US. If we are not claiming any Free Trade status for this […]
Question: Would HTS classifications 2401.10.53 and 2401.20.29 also be interpreted as Principle Use classifications ? Both classifications state the tobacco is Cigar Binder or Cigar Filler. Would it be correct that the tobacco, to be classified under either HTS, must prior to or at the time of importation, exhibit the use of being cigar binder or […]
Question: On page 6 of the USHTS there is a paragraph that states the following: “The non-legal statistical elements that appear in the HTS……….”, meaning the last two digits of the US 10 digit HTS code listed in the tariff, correct? I have always interpreted this to mean that Customs only audits to the 8 […]
Question: Does anyone have a link or know where I can find the 2014 to 2015 HTS correlation table? ************* ANSWERS: I was able to find the changes at http://www.usitc.gov/publications/docs/tata/hts/bychapter/1500chgs.pdf ************* This is what I’ve found for the combined nomenclature list. It is to be mentioned that it is not exhaustive so carefully checking the […]
Question: Would any members have a copy of the 2015 EU tariff in .pdf ? ********** Answers: Please find attached (hyperlink) the EU Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1101/2014 of 16 October 2014 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff. […]
Question: Our broker advises us that some of our HTS codes will be invalid on Jan 02nd. Have changes for 2015 been published anywhere ? I’ve looked around and can’t find any changes indicated anywhere, thanks. **************** Answers: Here are Canada’s: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn14-032-eng.html. Darrel Pearson Sr Partner and Co Chair, International Trade & Investment […]
Question: We are a multinational software company and like many other software firms the majority of our product is distributed electronically via internet downloads. Typically, software is classified based on the underlying medium (i.e. optical disk, magnetic tape, floppy disc, etc.) on which it is reproduced. Is anyone aware of a Schedule B number or […]
Question: If we are aware that we have been mis-classifying imported parts for the past 5 years, should we switch to the correct code or wait until we thoroughly investigate internally and then file a Prior Disclosure? We typically use 8481.80.9085 for misc. valve parts since that is what we manufacture. We had a firm […]
Question: Our footwear company imports from China and one style falls across many sizes. On our shipping documents can we use multiple HTS codes for the same style if it’s broken out by size groups? How are people addressing this issue while keeping the original style number? ============ Answer: We run into this situation often. […]
