Question: In light of the potentially increasing reciprocal tariffs, do members have any thoughts on the use of TIB entries when importing biologics and microorganisms into the US for testing? Any best practices on documenting loss of material during the process or any other concerns? Answer 1: You didn’t provide enough detail. Are you referring […]
Question: Dear Membership, We are preparing an anticipatory breach notification of a TIB entry. We are sending a notification with a voluntary tender and a check attached. Can you please advise if the check should be issued to the order of US Customs and Border Protection? Should we mail the original check to the Port […]
Question: If we import an oilfield separation equipment skid from China, that was made in China, into US, and then incorporate it into larger assembly (an oil platform) and export the platform to Mexico—can we do a TIB to avoid paying 25% 301 tariffs? The skid is 8421.29.0015. Answer 1: It depends on the specifics […]
QUESTION: We have a situation where we have non-conformant material with another government agency. The material is made in Canada and is only sold to other countries and not consumed in the U.S. The business unit feels it is too expensive to ship LCL and air to their overseas customers. They want to consolidate with […]
QUESTION: Does the exportation or destruction of a TIB need to be a one-to-one match? In other words, if the TIB has a quantity of 20 units, does a quantity of 20 units need to be exported (or destroyed) at the same time to the same location, or at least be exported on the same […]
QUESTION: A TIB was opened for goods to enter the US for upgrades by a non-related party to us. 80% of the machine has been upgraded and as such is a new article of commerce, origin US as all of the essential character components have been replaced within the US with US components. We are […]
QUESTION: I find US Note 1(c) Chapter 98 – Temporary Importations a bit confusing. Can someone assist with explanation of this US Note as it applies to TIB exports to Canada or Mexico? Question: If imported under 9813.00.05 and exported within one year to Canada, wouldn’t the importation be cancelled at $0.00 duty at time of […]
QUESTION: Years ago my company imported glucose strips and declared the entry as a TIB and IFE. The glucose strips are unapproved medical devices and not registered with the FDA. The company imported for purposes of exporting to Canada. I am hired after the fact and unable to obtain proof of export, therefore I filed […]
QUESTION: Can we import AD/CVD part under TIB? =========== Addl Answer: In the TIB entry you must calculate the ADD and/or CVD amount at 2 times ( or 110% for some TIB’s) into the total TIB bond liability amount For Example Duty = $1,200.00 2 x = $2,400.00 ADD= 1,800.00 2 x = 3,600.00 Total […]
QUESTION: Can we import AD/CVD part under TIB? =========== Answer: Yes, however, you must export all of the product and properly dispose of waste and scrap material. George Tuttle III Law Offices of George R. Tuttle, A.P.C. 1100 Larkspur Landing Circle, Suite 385 Larkspur, CA 94939 Direct: (415) 288-0428 Cell: (415) 254-5986 Firm: (415) 986-8780 […]
QUESTION: We refurbish large machinery in the US. One of our Canadian customers sent us a piece of equipment three years ago for refurbishment. We entered it into the US using a TIB. We have subsequently obtained the maximum two extensions of the TIB. The customer no longer wants their equipment back and wishes to […]
QUESTION: We are contemplating using TIB for some of our shipments coming in for repair but were curious if anyone has experience/data on the rate of entries that would be flagged for exams. If you are currently using or have recently used TIB on a regular basis, did you find that the number of entries […]
