Question: Looking for a clear-cut answer on whether the packaging/container (i.e. the can, the cartridge, the jerrycan, etc) of glues/adhesives/lubricants are subject to Section 232?Or does Section 232 (i.e. 3403.99.0000) only pertain to the lubricants itself?Thank you in advance. Answer 1: It pertains to the container – steel or aluminum.
Question: Looking for input from anyone who has successfully had a PSC approved for refunds of Sec 232 duties. We have multiple entries that we paid duty because we were unable to confirm aluminum/steel content at the time of entry. Since then, we have determined many items with no content at all.I know CBP has […]
Question: Maybe I’m obtuse, but I hear more detailed interpretations, and it never clears up.CBP guidance says, “the value of the steel/aluminum content is the total price paid or payable for that content … Normally, this would be based on the invoice paid by the buyer of the steel/aluminum content to, or for the benefit […]
Question: Scenario: We import a product that is classified in an HTS that is subject to 232 Aluminum derivative tariffs, and It is US origin under “substantial transformation” rules (meaning, we will declare US origin on the 7501) Do we have to declare any of the aluminum chapter 99 HTS codes on the 7501 Do […]
Question: In the recent CSMS guidance on MHDVs & MHDVPs there is a section labeled “Not Subject to Certain Additional Duties”. In this section the provision exemption code 9903.94.06 is listed and the way I interpret the verbiage the CSMS message indicates that if 9903.94.06 is reported then the importer is exempt from Section 232 […]
Question: When the information is not provided what are other importers doing to calculate % weight content of aluminum, steel, and copper Section 232 imports? Any methodology or logic you can share would be appreciated? Thanks Answer 1: You are expected to back up the percentage value and weight with something factual. If “not provided”, […]
Question: I’m not sure if anyone else in the trade community has experienced this issue and can provide guidance. We import power banks for charging small electronic devices like cell phones. Our power banks are classified as 8507.60.0020 as per several CROSS rulings. This HTS subheading (8507.60) happens to be listed on the Section 232 […]
Question: Has anyone seen guidance on section 232 requirements for alloys? For example, Zamak 3, which is 96% zinc and 4% aluminum. Product HTS is 8302.41.6080 which is flagged for aluminum. Answer 1: There is no formal guidance, except that all standard entry considerations apply. Just like normal products, the 232 programs are evaluated on […]
Question: We import Halloween decorations that are either 100% made of metal or partially metal. Per commercial invoice, the metal is iron. We have classified some items in chapter 73 as articles of iron or steel. Do we still need to pay for 232 tariff under current situation, even it is not steel, but is […]
Question: When importing Slit Coil Aluminum, a non-derivative product, do reciprocal tariffs apply to the non-aluminum portion of the import value, i.e. the value-add portion of the value? Answer 1: When importing slit coil aluminum, the reciprocal tariffs apply to the aluminum content of the product, not to the non-aluminum “value-add” portion. In other words, […]
Question: My company is beginning to formalize our process to solicit suppliers for section 232 information. We created a form and would like input to ensure we are capturing all the information needed to file the entry. The form includes the supplier’s information, product information for each category (aluminum, steel, copper) including part number, HTS […]
Question: Is the Country of Smelt & Cast and/or Country of Melt & Pour required for all aluminum or steel components included (including screws, bolts, springs, etc.) within a kit and/or derivative item or just the essential aluminum/steel components of that kit and/or derivative item? The CSMS Guidance under CSMS # 55438432 indicates that […]
