QUESTION: I am struggling with the correct HS Code to assign to a needle/syringe that is used in labs only. These will have a plunger of S/S and tube of plastic or glass or perhaps stainless steel and needles of S/S. They would be used to manually extract samples from a vial and put into […]
QUESTION: When would it be required to make a Chapter 98 claim on a duty free item ?Meaning if the item is duty free in it’s original HTS why make a Chapter 98 claim and accept the accountability ? ********* Answers: If the item is already duty free, importer can select to opt out and […]
QUESTION: If reusable plastic containers, clearly IIT’s are used to ship products to the US, is it a legal requirement to declare these on the 7501? I do not declare wooden pallets, so I am curious if plastic totes would be considered the same, and not declared on the 7501. ************ Answers: If your product […]
QUESTION: Our company ships a piece of equipment to MX. The equipment has software loaded on it, but you need a “key” to access the software. The key is basically a software license (not to be confused with a BIS type of license). The license is valid for a certain number of users, then you […]
QUESTION: What is the proper classification for a seat belt for a vehicle(military vehicle classified as 8710) that consist of the complete belt and buckle? Is it the 6307.90? ========== Add’l answer: These Seat Belts fall under HTS 8708.21.0000 by the GRI 3. rule below. When, by application of rule 2(b) or for any […]
QUESTION: We plan to import mercury vapor lamps into the US. HS Code would be 8539.32.0040. Are there any concerns with importing this type of product? Would we need any approvals from OGAs/PGAs? ========== Answer: Mercury Vapor Lamps require FDA. FDA has a page dedicated to Mercury Vapor lamps along with regulations and reporting requirements. […]
QUESTION: Does anyone in the ICPA Community has a procedure that you would share about handling /communicating with the customer (big box stores) about assigning OR not assigning the HTS code when they are the IOR? Basically, the customer picks the cargo at the China Port. Do you know of any regulations that speak to […]
QUESTION: A friend and I were discussing, does the definition of a “set” in EN (X) (c) to GRI 3(b), particularly the requirement that the group of items, “consist of products or articles put up together to meet a particular need or carry out a specific activity”, apply or not to define the term “set […]
QUESTION: What is the correct classification for a 10 kg air-vented tumble dryer? Would it fall under 8451.21.00 or 8421.12.00 ========== Answers: 8451.21.00 is for heated air-vented dryers. 8421.12.00 is for centrifugal dryers which are just a high speed spin dryer. ========== Since capacity is exactly 10 kg, it does not exceed 10 kg. Classification […]
QUESTION: What is the proper classification for a seat belt for a vehicle(military vehicle classified as 8710) that consist of the complete belt and buckle? Is it the 6307.90? ========== Answers: 8708.21.0000, safety seat belt. ========== 8708.21.0000 Just make sure it is a complete safety seat belt –with buckle and related components- and not a […]
QUESTION: There is a material under C.A.S No. 68412-46-4 (glycidol, cyanoethylated Polyamine). What is the “HTS Determination” of this material ? What is link(s) for the main list(s) of US “HTS Determination”? =========== Answers: When assigning the HTS classification, I have found that you need more information than just the CAS Number. I usually need two […]
QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership have a classification presentation they could share? If you do, please remove any confidential company information and reply with how you explained to your company how classification was established and how the process works. ========== Answers: Did you look in the ICPA Compliance Library? The March 2009 conference has […]
