Question: Will successful Protests eventually be reflected on my ES-003?We’ve successfully Protested a number of entries for various reasons and want to make sure that we have current data as we keep up with our IEEPA spend. Answer 1: Yes, you will note that the Entry Summary Version Number will read 1.01 versus 1 and […]
Question: If we are willing to use Unknown and pay the 200% on all of our Sect 232 aluminum derivative imports, will that cause a red flag with CBP? Answer 1: Honestly, probably not.If you were doing this on the material the smelt and cast was originally intended for – i.e. actual aluminum rod, bar, […]
Question: Looking for a good way of identifying all IEEPA tariff numbers at the 10-digit level.Haven’t seen a good, clean list yet.If I add the HTS Long Description to my ES-003 and then filter that field by “IEEPA”, that should work? Would I be missing any? Answer 1: Generally that will work, but the 10% […]
Question: A major parcel carrier is refusing to accept shipments destined for the USA without the “consingee’s” EIN or SSN. I don’t understand this…can anyone explain? Since when is this a “mandatory” data element for a US Customs entry? PLEASE NOTE that they advised it is mandatory EVEN WHEN the consignee will NOT be the […]
Question: Does anyone have recommendations on websites that show import documentation requirements for Mexico? We sell and export form the US all the time to customers in Mexico. One customer is now insisting we need to provide a Technical Data Sheet for the product. I’m trying to find something online with no luck that shows […]
Question: It’s basic compliance knowledge that duty should not be paid on international freight.But when a supplier lists freight on their invoice – how do other importers handle this? How do you know its actual freight costs and not estimated or some type of average freight calculation?Do you require any back-up that it is actual […]
Question: My company is looking to import Kits that are specific for specific products–in other words, the kits would contain spare parts and tools used to maintain a specific product. The parts on their own would have their own HTSUS: this could be up to 64 parts per kit depending on the product. However, IF […]
Question: We are seeing more customer requests for certifications of any materials/components in our products sourced from any Country Group D countries. Is this just an indirect request to deterine tariff implications from China (i.e. steel or aluminum), or is there another reason? What is strange is they’re citing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which […]
Question: We build a particular kind of vehicle. There’s a lot of metal in the structure: bent plates, support plates, cover plates, etc.We buy the metal in plate or rod form, then we process it by cutting, shaping, drilling, bending, etc into the specific form needed.When does it stop being, say, an Other item of […]
Question: We are submitting our first time ever Post Summary Correction. We understand that we have to provide a reason that CBP understands (correction is related to GRI, Rulings, etc.). However, we are unsure of what documents we need to submit.The corrections are in regard to incorrect HTS codes and incorrect Chapter 99 codes. What […]
Question: For those of you who want to Protest liquidation dates in order to prep for a possible overturning of IEEPA tariffs:Have you had success? Any granted yet?What language are you using to file? Answer 1: These are just my comments/ thoughts on your question. You should consult with your own customs or legal counsel […]
Question: Can members of the group share how they manage parcel imports? The company I work for has a contract with a large parcel carrier, and those imports are smooth when members of the company ship using the created accounts. However, people within the company will randomly ship using other parcel carrier with which the […]
