• HTS FOR AGOA ON T-SHIRTS

    Question:I am looking for help finding the correct tariff-free HTS codes that would allow me to import my African-made cotton t-shirts (African Growth & Opportunity Act-approved). I have tried a couple and my broker has tried a few and everyone is stumped.  Can anyone offer advice on this matter?

  • HTS FOR FOAM WEDGE

    Question:I have a item  that we are purchasing from France. The  item is a “GRANDE MOUSSE” which is a foam used to wedge the aircraft battery in the beacons. What  classification would i use or can you point me in the right direction please.

  • HTS 4011 CLARIFICATION

    Question: Could anyone explain the difference between the following tariff codes: 4011.69.0000 Other….. 4011.93.8000 Other….. 4011.94.8000 Other….. 4011.99.8500 Other

  • Is providing HTS considered Customs Business?

    Question:We are a large multinational firm with suppliers around the world.  Our suppliers often we request that we provide them with the HTS classification for their product.  We are reluctant to do so, at least to the ten digit level, because that would arguably fall within the ambit of Customs Business.  How does the membership […]

  • HTS DATABASE FOR MULTIPLE COUNTIRES

    Question:  I am well aware that everyone lists the HTS differently on theirdocuments.  Some companies provide to the 6-digits, other to the 8- or 10-digits.  Does anyone see where we would have any issue if we started addingthe ISO country code behind the HTS to distinguish which country the HTSbelonged to? Example: 2717.90.99MX, Ceras de […]

  • TARIFF & ECCN HELP – RFID TAGS

    Question: We are exporting a few new items and I’m having difficulty with the tariff andECCN classifications.  The items are RFID tags and RFID temperature tags.  Theseller has provided us with the following information: RFID tags (ID only) – ECCN 3A001.a.2 & tariff 8542.10.0000 (this tariff doesnot exist) RFID temperature tags – ECCN 3A001.a.2 & […]

  • CLARIFIED JUICE CONCENTRATES

    Question: I looked all through CROSS and cannot find a ruling on whether or notclarifying a foreign juice concentrate is considered a substantialtransformation thereby changing the country of origin to the US wherethe clarifying process is completed.  Does anyone in the membership haveany insight into this question?

  • XI NOTE 2A

    Question:  Does HTS Section XI note 2A apply ONLY to the listed chapters and headings (i.e. 50,55, 5809 and 5902)?  The reason I ask is that on the April broker exam (question 21) CBP cites this rule in reference to goods classified in Ch. 61, which is confusing to me

  • ANNEX TO CHPT 71

    Question: Am I blind? I can’t seem to locate the Annex to chapter 71 regarding thelist of precious and semi-precious stones, referred to in the explanatorynotes. Does anyone know where they can be located?

  • HTS# ON OBL

    Question: Does any one know if it is mandatory for a carrier to state the HTS number (s) on the OBL and manifest for ISF purposes or any other reuirement?

  • SETS AND ENTRY

    Question: It appears that if you have classified a “set” using GRI 3(b) or 3(c) –that the entry requires that you use Special Program Indicators (SPI’s)of X and V.    X to indicate the HTS number, value ,etc. from which theset is derived.  And Then each component of the  set would then belisted on the entry […]