Question: Has anyone been successful in getting a duty reduction or suspension with the MTB process? Was it complicated, any suggestions to how to go through the process successfully? I would like to suggest this to my executives, but I am concerned about the legal expenses we will incur with going through the […]
QUESTION: Would someone know where a copy of the 2012 US and/or Canadian tariff can be obtained in excel format, or another format that would be conducive to being loaded into our ERP system (SAP). *****************
QUESTION: Would anyone have an excel report with the 2012 HTS Updates that become effective 3Feb? We obtained the CD from Customs with the WCO modifications in ASCII format, however it only contains the Added / New codes. No deletes ****************
Question: We like the membership’s input on the following situation. We would like to provide HTS code information to our customers, but we think we are prohibited from doing so by regulation. How does the membership handle the following situation: Customs business is defined, in 19 C.F.R. § 111.1, as, “those activities involving transactions with […]
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?
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.
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
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 […]
Question: Are any members aware of any U.S. HTS changes coming into effect in Jan2010 ?
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 […]
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 & […]
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?
