Question: I am considering requesting a Customs ruling for country of origin for one of my company’s products. I wanted to find out what has been your experience with timing on receiving a response from Customs. Thank you. Answer 1: We use CBP’s electronic e-ruling process and regularly receive decisions within 30 days. This of […]
Question: Can someone provide ruling NY N303495? I cannot locate it on CROSS. Thank you. Answer 1: Are you sure this is the right ruling number? I couldn’t find this ruling on CROSS neither. Answer 2: Sure! Here’s a link to it: Customs Ruling NY N303494 – The tariff classification of a lanyard Answered by: […]
Question: Hello, Does anyone have a copy of HRL069121 from 1983 that they could share? We’re looking to try and verify information specifically in that ruling, Thanks! Answer 1: HQ-069121.pdf Answer 2: https://www.icpainc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/HRL069121-from-1983.pdf HQ 069121 (05/20/1983) attached.
Question: Hello and Happy New Year! I am unable to locate Customs Directive 3500-07 Dated January 4, 1989 and am wondering if any ICPA Member would have this and be able to send it to me. Thanks! Answer 1: I have one but have to dig it out. I’ll get it uploaded asap Answered by: […]
Question: Can anyone from the group explain the process of how to submit a scope ruling to the department of commerce for an AD/CVD determination? Also, e-mail to send the request and how long it takes? Answer 1: Be very careful on this. The petitioner will be given an opportunity to submit comments, most likely […]
Question: I’m curious what the membership thinks: We filed a for a ruling. CBP issued the ruling but we don’t like it, so we’ve filed a request for reconsideration by HQ. Knowing that a reconsideration can take months if not years, and assuming we get a favorable ruling from HQ, what is the best way […]
QUESTION: We are going to import a product calls Docking Monitor. We found this HTS # 8528.52.0000 is used to classified for a Monitor. The docking monitor has the following: USB Type-C port for docking an HP notebook or HP desktop mini Single power button on the monitor to turn the monitor and docked notebook […]
QUESTION: We submitted a written ruling request via courier with a sample almost 2 months ago. I know the package was received, but I have not received anything from CBP. Usually we receive an answer within 30 days. Has anyone in had a similar delay? Is there a way to follow-up on written requests? *************** […]
QUESTION: Is there any risk to requesting a binding ruling besides the obvious of being bound to follow the ruling? **************** Answers: I think it’s the best thing to do. It gives you a sense of security and consistency. A lot of people don’t like to use rulings as part of their trade compliance program […]
QUESTION: Who usually applies for CBP classification rulings? Is it Corporate or the Business Units? According with the definitions, Is applying for a ruling considered “corporate compliance activity” or is it “Customs Business”? ================= ANSWERS: The first question to ask yourself is, are the “Business Units” separate legal entities (such as subsidiaries)? If they are […]
QUESTION: Can someone provide an explanation on how the classification determination of 4911 made in NY N300649 is correct in light of Section VII note 2? Except for the goods of heading 3918 or 3919, plastics, rubber and articles thereof, printed with motifs, characters or pictorial representations, which are not merely incidental to the primary […]
QUESTION: Does anyone know if advance rulings from CBP expire? We have couple of them from 2011, I’m wondering if I need to request an updated version??Your thoughts will be greatly appreciated. =================== ANSWERS: They do not expire. However, they can be revoked if CBP determines that the initial ruling determination was incorrect. ================= A similar […]
