Question: Looking for guidance regarding measuring the stitch count (number of stitches per 2 cm) of clothing articles made up of boiled wool. How does one measure the stitch count of this type of fabric with stitches that are difficult to see? Thank you in advance. Answer 1: Determining the stitch count of boiled wool […]
Question: Multiple related queries regarding chemical mixtures A-gases for calibration/testing of analytical/safety equipment. Gases with a predominant component but with trace but deliberate and specific amounts of other gases added for calibration/testing of analytical/safety equipment (explosive gas detectors, etc.). Since the additives, while at trace or impurity levels, are deliberate and essential to the intended […]
Question: Is anyone aware of any rulings or guidance from any customs authorities regarding classification of gases used as calibration/testing standards? The gases in question are overwhelmingly one gas (say Nitrogen), with trace (i.e. say 10 ppm) amounts of other gases (say ethylene). The trace amounts are not impurities, rather they are deliberately included so […]
Question: My company has several products that are are +98% a single chemical (which is specifically identified in chapter 28), and <1% of another chemical (which by itself would be classified in chapter 29), which is a deliberate part of the final material, as it provides certain performance characteristics in the application the final material […]
Question: Does anyone have any experience assigning tariff classifications for gas mixtures that are nearly pure, but have trace amounts (ie in the PPM range) of other gases mixed in (deliberately, not as impurities), to be used for purposes. I am reluctant to classify these as the pure gas, because the addition of the PPM […]
Question: When classifying motors, it seems that the generally accepted method of calculating the output can go by rated output or by maximum output as long as your methodology is consistent across your product base. What is the preferred method of calculation, and why? My assumption is rated output since that is the output a […]
Question: It has been over a year since this question has been asked. With rapidly evolving technology, it is timely to ask again. What do you think about the use of Artificial Intelligence platforms being sold by GTM/Consulting Companies for HTS classification? Are you using one? Is it reliable? Strengths/weaknesses? Pros/cons? Pitfalls? Answer 1: My […]
Question: Does anyone know what the WCO tariff classification (i.e. HS code) would be for water samples (from a chemical process) being imported for purposes of chemical analysis? I cannot seem to find anything to provide any guidance on this subject. Answer 1: Take a look at heading 2201. EN 22.01(A) says that this heading […]
Question: I am looking to see if any of the membership has any tips, suggested rulings, etc. for where they draw the line between classify a part as a part of the machine rather than a part of its base material. We import aluminum, steel & plastic parts for instruments in Chapter 84 & 90. […]
Question: We are a US-based company that receives imports from Canada and the UK. Our suppliers provide HTS codes on their commercial invoices, but they are either Canadian or EU codes. Our customs broker has requested that we require our suppliers to provide US HTS codes for imports. However, we are facing pushback from our […]
Question: I was speaking with someone in the company who wanted to import a combination of materials because together the HS Code was less than the same items imported mixed. Then, after importation, they would separate the two materials and use them for other purposes. Is that permissible? Answer 1: No, that is not permissible […]
Question: Does anyone have any idea of how to classify a working virus stock or master virus stock? These are used to make vaccines. A Master Virus Bank/Stock is the progenitor of all batches of the vaccine which are subsequently produced. Answer 1: What kind of classification are you looking for ECCN or HTSUS? For […]
