Rulings

QUESTION:   As we do our classification work, we will review the rulings issued by CBP to understand what they think about certain goods.  In the end, we will use rulings to help support the classification.  However, rulings get revoked. The only way I have found to look for revoked rulings is through the Customs […]

QUESTION: I have a binding ruling from customs about an LED module that they classified as 8543.70.7000. That is no longer a valid HTS code.  Should I use 8543.70.7100 or because there is a new LED HTS code for Lamps 8539.50.0090?  I would think it would just change to 8543.70.7100 but because it is LED […]

QUESTION: I have a binding ruling from customs about an LED module that they classified as 8543.70.7000. That is no longer a valid HTS code.  Should I use 8543.70.7100 or because there is a new LED HTS code for Lamps 8539.50.0090?  I would think it would just change to 8543.70.7100 but because it is LED […]

QUESTION: Would writing for ruling requests be considered a Corporate Compliance Activity or Customs Business? ========== Answers: Ruling = Classification = Customs Business ========== Absolutely.  A request for binding ruling is a regulatory process governed by the Administrative Procedures Act. ========== Read Part 111.1.  sounds as if filing a customs ruling is considered customs business […]

QUESTION: I submitted a classification ruling request to CBP for an injection molded part that we import. In the past it has been imported under 2 different HTS codes depending on the finished product that it will be used in. If CBP provides a different HTS than we used, do we need to file an […]

QUESTION: On CROSS the text of this ruling is truncated.   https://rulings.cbp.gov/detail.asp?ru=h215555&ac=pr Does anyone perhaps have the full text? ====================== ANSWERS: Click on the Word icon on CROSS and the entire ruling will be downloaded onto your computer. ====================== You have to click the light blue “W” in front of the ruling number to download […]

QUESTION: Has anyone in the industry experienced longer than usual delays in getting responses to classification ruling requests from CBP? With the exception of goods that have to go to the lab for testing, we have recently experienced wait times up to 90 days for both electronic and mail-in requests. We noticed the CBP website […]

QUESTION: Does anyone have a format they use to write a ruling request? Also, how do you know which Customs office to send it to? ========== Answers: Rulings can be requested online through the eRulings portal, you can access it from this page along with a lot of good information on formatting and what to […]

QUESTION: Would anyone in the membership have a Binding Ruling procedure they would be willing to share? ************** Answers: I have submitted several written classification ruling requests with the NIS in New York. A simple request letter detailing the product specifications with photos and/or a sample if available are helpful. A statement that no other […]

  QUESTION: I recently came across a CBP ruling that is “incorrect” based on 5 other ruling classifications issued for the same part. Is there a polite way to contact the person at CBP that issued the incorrect classification, by pointing out the other 5 or so rulings that have a different classification? (these other […]

QUESTION: CBP published the following 2 proposed revocation of rulings letters on January 20, 2016: HQ H222415 HQ H195876 The comment period for each of these expired on February 19, 2016. Does anyone know how to find out the status of proposed rulings? =============== ANSWERS: You can call OR (look up office of international trade […]