232 & 301

  • SEC 301 EXCLUSION PROCESS

    QUESTION: We provided a fairly long list of entries that were qualified for 301 exclusions to our broker. But I’m not sure I understand what happens after I provide my broker the list of entries and exclusions we want to use. What’s the process with Customs? Also, can anyone give me a “guesstimate” when our […]

  • MOST CURRENT SEC 301 LIST IN EXCEL

    QUESTION: Is there an up-dated List 1 TO List 3 in an excel format that shows all the excluded HTS # that covered the exclusion products that public by CBP recently. ************* Answers: Yes, see our updated EXCLUSION LIST, which includes all exclusions granted to date. This is posted in our newsletter on the subject: […]

  • SEC. 321 IMPORTING

    QUESTION: Regarding Section 321, for importations not over $800 (see 19CFR 10.151), are we limited to using Section 321 on a maximum of one entry per day per Importer of Record? Or, is there no limit on the number of entries we can file under this Section 321 in a single day? Please let me […]

  • Protest Exclusion

    QUESTION: If a Protest is approved with a refund for duty exclusion on a HTS – can you submit additional Protests on the same entry number for refunds of other entry lines with other HTS for other exclusions granted? ************ Answers: Yes, you can submit another protest as long as you are still within 180 […]

  • EXCLUSION ORDER WATER FILTERS

    QUESTION: The USITC issued a General Exclusion Order regarding “certain” water filters. Case 337-TA-1126 If they are only certain water filters why wasn’t a limited exclusion order issued? What does this General Exclusion cover? =========== Use of the word “certain” is standard in the captions of all ADD & CVD cases. I think it is […]

  • Exclusion 9903.88.33 – Faucets of Brass

    QUESTION: Greetings, I am looking for some clarity on exclusion 9903.88.33 that covers HTS code 8481.80.5060, Faucets of brass, designed for use on centerset and widespread lavatory sinks. I have researched binding rulings and from my understanding they state that faucets of brass i.e. copper are classified under 8481.80.10XX, but the HTS referenced with the […]

  • POST RELEASE SEC. 232 EXCLUSION

    QUESTION: Goods in our FTZ. Through paperwork error, were released into US commerce without any kind of entry filing. These goods WOULD have been covered by an existing 232 exclusion. What do we do? We didn’t enter them correctly, true , but if we had, they would have been covered by a 232 exclusion. So […]

  • Section 232 Exclusions

    QUESTION: Has anyone had any ABI errors related to the legal name of the importer not matching exactly to the name of the importer listed in the exclusion request? I realize that the exclusions are importer specific, but our supplier who is a non-resident importer, advised us that because the name on the exclusion request […]

  • Updated section 301 list

    QUESTION: Exclusion List 3 Update – 10/24 https://www.icpainc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ICPA-Section-301-Lists-ICPA.xlsx ===========================================================https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icpainc.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F10%2FICPA-Section-301-Lists-ICPA.xlsx&data=02%7C01%7Cmark.davies%40lowes.com%7C0d8db287d0e74fe7b52d08d75be174c4%7Cbcfa3e87841e48c7983b584159dd1a69%7C0%7C1%7C637078896199029830&sdata=nkcfWGAToI%2B%2FH2sp7GlFWDaTP1YpAJ2KjLj9zFoOiP8%3D&reserved=0=====

  • 301 Exclusions – Protest vs Extension of liquidation

    QUESTION: I am wondering how other importers are handling the pending 301 exclusion requests for entries.,,If you filed a 301 exclusion request and are waiting on the USTR decision, are you requesting extensions on the entries that include the product(s) or will you file a protest if the entry liquidated if the 301 exclusion request […]

  • Exclusion requests from 301 tariffs

    Thursday, January 10, 2019 QUESTION: Has anyone in the membership filed an exclusion request for 301 tariffs with positive results? If so, can you provide some pointers? *************** Add’l Answer We are one of the companies that were granted an exclusion. I would agree with the other responses and advise you to review the previously […]