QUESTION: We have recently experienced a large number of Census warnings for our import entries. We have already submitted the parameter change request and anticipate that the ongoing issue will be resolved shortly. For the entries that have already been processed our Customs broker has had to override the Census warnings. In the past we’ve […]
QUESTION: Looking to settle a debate: Can we pre-file entries using the 5 day parameter, selecting an entry date prior to 9/24 to avoid paying the additional 10% duty? Or would AMS reject the entry when the vessel arrives 9/24 or later and force the additional duty due? ========== Answers: You can file and get […]
QUESTION: Does anyone know how the duty suspension cap of $500k works for the miscellaneous tariff bill? Is it a free for all? First importer to reach the cap annually gets it and then no other importer is eligible? Appreciate anyone’s insight on this! ========== Answers: No, it’s based on total estimated revenue loss to […]
QUESTION: I’m trying to confirm whether imported goods from China which would normally be exempt from duty under DFARS are now subject to the 25% tariff. My presumption is the normal duty rate is still exempt, but the 25% now applies. Can anyone confirm that? I’ve not been able to find a specific statement addressing […]
QUESTION: If we have shipments out of China to EU under DAP, do we, as a seller, have to pay VAT? The incoterms spells out that, under DAP term, the buyer is responsible for all import related duties and taxes. But VAT is not exactly import-related. I did some research online and many mentions that […]
QUESTION: Does anyone have a list of the commodities/HTS for the retaliatory tariffs Russia has put in place against the US? I have been unable to find one online. ================== ANSWER: See attached. http://www.icpainc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RU-Sanctions-against-US.xlsx
QUESTION: A question was asked recently as to if foreign producers can reimburse Section 301 duties paid by US importers. Half the responses answered “yes” and the other half answered “no”. Can anyone provide the citation to support the correct answer? %%%%%%%%%% Addl ANSWERS: Legally you can be reimbursed. It is not the same as […]
QUESTION: Does anyone have the MTB in Excel format? ======= Answer: As downloaded from https://www.usitc.gov/documents/mtbps/mtbfinalrpt_datafile.htm Addl Answers: The file that is on the USITC website is not the final bill. For example 8419.60.10 has a MTB duty rate of 2.7%, the file has the suggested rate of 3.1%. I asked the USITC if they […]
QUESTION: I am trying to determine the best method for determining the value of a repair part. The part in question is produced at our facility in the USA and shipped to the UK. Once the product lifespan is used, it’s returned to the USA for repair. The repaired part is then shipped back to […]
QUESTION: We were just informed by CBP CEE personnel that they would like to do a “Importer Visit”. We have quarterly calls with CEE personnel but this is the first time they have asked to come on the premises. They also want to visit one of our local factories. Can anyone share their experience? Do […]
QUESTION: A key component of the MTB is that each individual bill should not exceed $500,000 in loss of revenue to the US as a result of the temporary duty suspension/reduction. Is each importer responsible for tracking their individual duty avoidance? Will CBP provide guidance on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis as to how each bill is […]
QUESTION: We received a letter from the Consulate of a country that we export to. They asked us to send them a copy of an invoice for an export to their country in 2014. When I reached out to the Consulate none of the phone numbers they provided worked. I received a VM requesting that […]
