Question: When assigning HTSUS – is the packaging taken into consideration if certain products are imported ready for market? ========== Answer: If the packaging is non-reusable, the packaging assumes the HTS of the contents. Addl Answer: Refer to the General Rules of Interpretation GRI 5 GRI 5 (a) Camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, […]
Question: Regarding the calculation of proof liters for vinegar, note 9 of chapter 22 of the HTSUS reads, For the purposes of heading 2209, the standard proof of vinegar is 4 percent by weight of acetic acid. We have seen examples where the acetic acid percentage is then divided by 4, and that number […]
Question: We will be exporting a system that will be used in conjunction with a machine that cuts and sews fabric into finished goods. An optical sensor is trained to recognize an incorrect color in the fabric. It is plugged into a housing unit that comprises a CPU unit with integrated power supply and various […]
Question: How are members handling the recent CIT decision where the court ruled that cell phone cases are not appropriately classified in 4202 ? Are members making the change to 3926, etc., or waiting for an official ruling from CBP ? =============== Answers: This is an interesting question. The Customs Regulations state that a decision […]
Question: Does anyone in the membership has a product with multiple components and one of the components ( which do not determine the essential character) is within the scope of antidumping (ADD), how is the products classified and entered in Customs entry? Classify as a set GRI 3(b) and pay antidumping only on the […]
Question: When classifying valve parts, (8481.90) how do we decide if they are “hand operated”? Valve bodies are specifically mentioned, but not under “hand operated”. A valve body doesn’t become “hand operated or not until completion. The same valve body could be manually operated, mechanically operated via software or sensor, pressure, temp, etc, or a […]
Question: I have been asked to provide a classification for a mattress topper that is made of memory foam (cellular). The pad is not covered with any textile fabric. I found a ruling in CROSS, NY J86713, which placed an uncovered foam pad under 3921.13 and a covered pad under 9404. However, when I look […]
Question: Would HTS classifications 2401.10.53 and 2401.20.29 also be interpreted as Principle Use classifications ? Both classifications state the tobacco is Cigar Binder or Cigar Filler. Would it be correct that the tobacco, to be classified under either HTS, must prior to or at the time of importation, exhibit the use of being cigar binder or […]
Question: If an importer discovers a classification change that is statistical only (rate remains the same), they are required to submit statistical corrections for all unliquidated entries via PCS or Quarterly PEA. Are they required to submit corrections for entries that are already liquidated? ************** Answers: Depends on if you filed in ACE or ACS. […]
Question: I wanted to see if anyone in the group would be willing or could share any type of buying guide they may have created to help their buyers sourcing glass items vs candle holders. This would be something that a buyer could use when they are negotiating with vendors – do not have resources […]
Question: Does anyone have a link or know where I can find the 2014 to 2015 HTS correlation table? ************* ANSWERS: I was able to find the changes at http://www.usitc.gov/publications/docs/tata/hts/bychapter/1500chgs.pdf ************* This is what I’ve found for the combined nomenclature list. It is to be mentioned that it is not exhaustive so carefully checking the […]
Question: What is the 2015 HTS equivalent for 1993 HTS 8548.00.0000 which provided for electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter? ========== Answers: As per the mere description you provided it should be 8548.90.0100. See the heading description: ========== 8548.90.0100 ==========
