HTSUS

Questions and answers about HTSUS

  • HTSUS Q&A 11

    I would like to ask for feedback on how others handle the schedule b vs. tariff codes on export shipment documentation. We are currently only referencing the first six digits of the code on our commercial invoice and using the ten digit schedule b for the SED and AWB. The fact that we are only […]

  • HTSUS Q&A 12

    I frequently run into an issue where the goods that go on my machinery (classified in chapter 84) can also be used in motor vehicles. My broker and I are not always in agreement on the tariff numbers used. For example a rear-view mirror. I classify it as Other: framed, the broker classifies it as […]

  • HTSUS Q&A 13

    How are other members classifying WAN Optical Transceivers in the 2007 Tariff ? By what precedent or ruling is the classification rationalized ? There are pre-2000 rulings placing these in 8471.80 before the change to 8517. but more recent rulings cannot be found. Thank you.

  • HTSUS Q&A 15

    Has there been any notice to when General Notes will be updated to meet the 2007 HTS? Many of my product were 8443.90. They are now 8443.91 or 8443.99. How should I make my analysis when a statement includes 8443.90?

  • HTSUS Q&A 16

    I am wondering if anyone knows of a company that provides the HTS information that you can get through ABI? We have been in contact with Customs but it appears that it will take months to link up to them to keep our systems up to date. Any places people can point me would be […]

  • HTSUS Q&A 17

    Our company imports spare parts and cores from mexico. The commercial invoice prepared by the shipper shows the hts number associated with each item to the 8th digit. These are not valid hts codes in the htsus. The shipper has argued that these codes are valid mex customs codes and are required to be shown […]

  • HTSUS Q&A 18

    We are currently importing components and finished goods from our German subsidiary and are in a discussion with a broker as to which HTS# code is to be used to clear a particular component. The code determined for this component by our German subsidiary’s export expert is recommending a code not fully recognized in the […]

  • HTSUS Q&A 19

    Question: Has anyone found a source that updates changes in the USHTS throughout the year, or provides a comprehensive list of changes periodically for importers to access?

  • HTSUS Q&A 20

    Do any members currently use a HTS Classification Worksheet in order to help provide their audit trail when assigning new classifications, and if so, would any be willing to share their worksheet template?

  • HTSUS Q&A 21

    Question: I noticed that 8508 is not listed in the 2008 Tariff Classification Rules. Why is that and what does that mean for qualifying vacuums and parts for NAFTA?

  • HTSUS Q&A 22

    Our international profile keeps growing, and we now have a large distribution center in Singapore with a Hong Kong location on the way. In addition, we regularly export from Taiwan and China. While we have support staff located in these countries, the compliance responsibility resides in the U.S. Currently, our U.S. export documentation reflects a […]