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 ==========
Question: I would like to ask a question of any members in Canada or anyone familiar with the nomenclature of Chapter 65 (hats and headgear) in the CBSA HTS. As with the US HTS, headings 6501 and 6502 in the CBSA HTS are for hat bodies and hat shapes, which are un-finished hats to be […]
Question: I currently have the fourth edition (2007) of the Explanatory Notes. Can the membership advise if the changes to the new edition are substantial enough to warrant an investment to the fifth edition (2014)? ========== Answer: While the question of how to invest your budget is ultimately one for you and your company to […]
Question: I am wondering whether Writ of Mandamus” or “Administrative Procedure Act “(APA) can be used to compel a Federal Government Agency such as CBP to make a decision on pending matters within a reasonable amount of time. I am referring to binding ruling request at CBP HQ in DC that sometimes takes years to […]
Question: When importing a watch under Tariff Code 9102.21.10 the General Tariff is $0.75 each + 6% on the case + 14% on the strap band or bracelet. Should the supplier invoice breakdown the watch item into its component parts for quantity and value? Am I correct in assuming that the Movement (HTS […]
Question: Has anyone created a Binding Ruling electronically? If so, can you provide the template or the information that will be requested? ========== Answers: Here’s the link, provides you with the template of what is required. https://apps.cbp.gov/erulings/ ========== I have done a few electronic rulings. You need to have your information and pictures […]
Question: We are a large international manufacturing company. I am trying to increase the use of our current “in house” shared service HTS determination function. I’m getting resistance from management who would like to use a third party service outside the company. To address this I am going to conduct a test of approx 10% […]
Question: If I receive a NAFTA Cert from a vendor, and I do not agree with their classifications, is it best for me to send them my preferred classifications, and ask them to complete the NAFTA Cert with those HTS #Â’s, or do I keep the Cert as proof of C/O info? They use a […]
Question: Can anyone explain the difference between pneumatic transmission valves in 8481.20.00 and valves with pneumatic actuators in 8481.80.90? *********** Answers: Shooting from the hip here, but wouldn’t pneumatic transmission valves be used in a system through which pressurized air is being transmitted vs. pneumatic actuators being devices to trigger a valve regardless of what […]
Question: I was told by CBP in a Focused Assessment about 10 years ago that misclassifications at the 9th or 10th digit are considered “insignificant” by CBP and that there would be no negative consequences to an importer for such occasional misclassifications. Can anyone substantiate this? ************ ANSWERS: Under your Reasonable Care responsibilities, you should […]
Question: If it meets the zoris qualification do we stop there or continue on to 6402.99.31? Details: Flip flop Sandal Zoris (meets all the characteristics/qualifications of a zoris) Upper 100% plastic/rubber Sole made of rubber/plastic containing textile applied to the sole which covers the greatest surface area in contact with the ground What would be […]
