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 […]
Question: We have a binding ruling that was issued by CBP several years ago. Based on later rulings issued to other importers, we believe our classification is now in error. In order to have CBP review the same product again, should a request for modification be sent to the NY NIS or directly to […]
Question: I wanted to see if anyone in the group would be willing or could share any type of buying guide they may have created to help their buyers sourcing glass items vs candle holders. This would be something that a buyer could use when they are negotiating with vendors – do not have resources […]
Question: I am wondering whether Writ of Mandamus” or “Administrative Procedure Act “(APA) can be used to compel a Federal Government Agency such as CBP to make a decision on pending matters within a reasonable amount of time. I am referring to binding ruling request at CBP HQ in DC that sometimes takes years to […]
Question: Has anyone created a Binding Ruling electronically? If so, can you provide the template or the information that will be requested? ========== Answers: Here’s the link, provides you with the template of what is required. https://apps.cbp.gov/erulings/ ========== I have done a few electronic rulings. You need to have your information and pictures […]
Question: Could anyone in membership share a template they have used to submit a ruling request to CBP? ========== Answers: See attached ICP on rulings. It includes template. Ruling Format and CBP ICP U. S. Customs & Border Protection Rulings Program – December, 2009 ========== You can find guidance on what the ruling request submission format is in […]
Question: Good morning, I wanted to see if anyone in the group has a copy of this court case they could send – Â Furniture Import Corp v United States 56 Cust. CT .125, 133 (1966). I have tried a couple of different ways searching the web and have had no luck. =========== Answer: See attached. […]
Question: Does anyone know if when you request a ruling, can you request it not be published on CROSS? We are engaging in a new initiative with a large distributor of ours and do not want competitors to stumble across the information. ********* Answers: While certain types of rulings (penalty, for example) are exempt from […]
Question: Would any of the members have a copy of Customs Ruling HQ733940 ? It is not available in CROSS, thanks. ———-
Question: Does anyone have a copy of the court decision on A. F. Burstrom v. United States, 44 CCPA 27, C.A.D. 631 (1956)?
