QUESTION: We are an importer of a chemical that is used in manufacturing. My company is the reseller, not the end user. My belief is that we should be utilizing the end use HTS code, and not an “other, other” classification. Can anyone in the membership confirm/comment. ========== Answers: There is no such thing as […]
QUESTION: Does anyone know the (policy?) reason for why certain (very few) HS classifications are excluded from use in export reporting? http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aes/documentlibrary/concordance/hts-not-for-aes.html ========== Answers: HTS classifications can typically be used in ACE for export if the HTS and Schedule B are the same code. However, there are instances where they are not. For export you […]
QUESTION: We have toddler shoes that are sizes 5-10. According to the 2017 Informed Compliance for Footwear, infant would be sizes 11 and under. Sizes 5-11 seem a little large for an infant. Hoping someone in the community can clarify. From the FW 2017 Informed Compliance: Sizes: Footwear for men, youths and boys covers […]
QUESTION: We have a shower enclosure kit which consists of tempered glass, hinges, chrome pull handles, u-channels, polycarbonate bar and neoprene bar. The supplier provided a NAFTA certificate for the tempered glass panels and all items are being shipped together as an unassembled kit. The glass is considered the essential character of the shower kit. […]
QUESTION: We have a shower enclosure kit which consists of tempered glass, hinges, chrome pull handles, u-channels, polycarbonate bar and neoprene bar. The supplier provided a NAFTA certificate for the tempered glass panels and all items are being shipped together as an unassembled kit. The glass is considered the essential character of the shower kit. […]
QUESTION: I am wondering if there is a clear rule for a kit that is comprised of two items that are classified differently that have different origins but are sold stand-alone. First article is a camera made in CN subject to Sec301 and second is a power charger made in VN. Can this be separated […]
QUESTION: SCENARIO I work for a U.S. company. We import an item from a European vendor, make a few minor alterations (minor enough that the tariff classification does not change), and then sell the item to a customer in a different European country. The customer is now returning units to us that have been used […]
QUESTION: What would be the HTS code of a wiring diagram made on Polypropylene with an adhesive back and put on the back of a unit? ========== Answers: So a plastic label? Assuming it is a square cut label/sticker, I’d put it under 3919.90.5060 USHTS ========== If this is “part” of the finished good that […]
QUESTION: I’m aware that the MS3314 (Suspension Lug) is mainly used for Military aircraft’s payloads, but I couldn’t find any reference for a Civil aircraft’s payload using the MS3314. please provide any information that the MS3314 (Suspension Lug) were actually used in or with any civil/commercial/industrial application, such as these or others: * Commercial aircraft (which type of the aircraft) towing systems? * Hoisting systems for […]
QUESTION: I would like to know how the members would classify optical transceiver for networking purposes with the new tariff breakout. Would you call it a switching and routing apparatus under HTS# 8517620020 or classify as other parts under HTS# 8517620090? I also heard optical transceivers are now being grouped under 8517.62.0090, which is exempted from the […]
QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership enter U.S. Government owned property returning to the U.S. using HTS code 9801.00.11? If so, what documentation do you maintain to substantiate the use of this HTS code? The only published guidance that I can find is in the Defense Transportation Regulations, but nothing from CBP. ========== Answer: You […]
QUESTION: I have two accessory kits that my vendor is advising qualifies for festive goods under 9505.90.6000, duty free. However, I am not seeing where the kits are representative of a character under the CBP Informed Compliance for Costumes; and I am not following the logic in the Informed Compliance for Sets. I am finding […]
