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. […]
Question: Does anyone in the membership have the entire 2014 HTSUS in a Microsoft Excel file? ========== Answer: You can download it from here: http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/ ==========
Question: I would like to propose an additional Chapter 98 provision that would be applicable to a government agency’s imports that is not currently covered by a provision. It would be similar to 9808.00.3000 but obviously not Department of Defense. I know this is a massive undertaking and would require an act of Congress but […]
Question: Does US Customs require importers to keep a hard copy of the US HTS in office anymore? I thought most have switched to the online version by now but am not sure of the requirement. ========== Answers: There has never been a “requirement” to keep a hard copy of the HTS (or the old […]
Question: Classification assistance please: Low-voltage timer board (could qualify as 8537.10.9070) – Ruling N233685 suggests a classification of 9107.00.8000 – timing. How does one determine the # of jewels, since no “watch” or other related product is available, only a timer within the integrated circuits? ************
Question: Our products fall under a new HS heading that was adopted in the 2012 WCO Tariff. The previous HS still exists – it’s just that a new subheading was created for our products removing them from a previous bucket category and placing them in a new, more specific subheading. Most countries have adopted […]
QUESTION: I classify all our product for export purposes and use the Schedule B numbers to do so. I have requested the Country of Origin, Schedule B and ECCN number from our vendor which they have supplied the HTS number 8504.90.7500. I can not find a match for the […]
Question: I have suddenly been inundated with the “requirement” for the destination HTS codes to be on our commercial invoices. Our products are for use in alternative energy and solar power systems. Mostly chapter 85, but a bit in chapter 84 and chapter 90. We are aware that solar […]
When a Schedule B # is not found in the US HTS, the requirement is to use the Sched B for export compliance/AES filing, right? Wish these numbers would truly harmonize….. ===========
