Question: If I import 1000 bicycles, unassembled and when assembled, there are 10 different models of finished bicycles, each with different seats, different tires, different pedals, can I still claim GRI 2 as the proper GRI for classification? Any rulings out there that support this? ************** ANSWERS: The unassembled bicycle is one of the examples […]
Question: We are a multinational software company and like many other software firms the majority of our product is distributed electronically via internet downloads. Typically, software is classified based on the underlying medium (i.e. optical disk, magnetic tape, floppy disc, etc.) on which it is reproduced. Is anyone aware of a Schedule B number or […]
Question: If we are aware that we have been mis-classifying imported parts for the past 5 years, should we switch to the correct code or wait until we thoroughly investigate internally and then file a Prior Disclosure? We typically use 8481.80.9085 for misc. valve parts since that is what we manufacture. We had a firm […]
Question: Can someone confirm the classification of quartz countertops, already cut to shape? I’m leaning towards 6802.99.0060. *********** ANSWERS: I agree with 6802.99.0060. ********* Based on the ruling from 2007, you are correct. NYN01727 =====================
Do any of the ICPA members have a document, especially pertaining to chemicals or plastics, specifically mixtures, on the methodology for classification? I’m looking for some type of worksheet/form that shows the research done to classify to save for audit trail. For instance, 1. Identify the Chapter options 2. Identify the subchapter options 3. Applicable […]
Question: Our footwear company imports from China and one style falls across many sizes. On our shipping documents can we use multiple HTS codes for the same style if it’s broken out by size groups? How are people addressing this issue while keeping the original style number? ============ Answer: We run into this situation often. […]
Question: We have a homemade piece of equipment that is used to test the “breakability” of certain commodities. Basically a steel frame, with a holder at the bottom. We attach various weights to a handle, and allow it to “slam” down on to the object below, to determine if it breaks, or survives.Almost like a […]
Question: My team is in the process of reviewing a handful of tariff classifications for our highest volume of imported items. In their review they came across two items classified and imported as HTSUS, 3923.50.0000 and 8544.42.9000. Both items are parts/accessories to a finished item classified under HTSUS, 9018.80 The question being raised is that […]
Question: Wouldn’t a dress shirt with a checked or pinstriped pattern be classified as having two or more colors in the warp or filling ? **************** ANSWERS: Depends…is it yarn dyed of different colors or is it printed? **************** A woven dress shirt with a checked or pinstriped pattern can be classified as two or […]
Question: Looking at a vest made of water resistant material with a mesh back panel (which disqualifies the vest from water resistant), but with a water resistant jacket top piece that attaches on. The vest can be worn alone, but the jacket attachment cannot. I believe it would classify as a woven jacket as one […]
Question: Would a shipment containing desiccant packets to control moisture and maintain the integrity of the material being shipped – have to be classified, valued and declared as separate line item on the commercial invoice? ============ Answer: Take a look in CROSS at these two rulings: NY B80680 and NY I85913.
Question: Can anyone tell me how they would classify “indicating desiccant in a metal vial”? *********** Answers: The HTS of the desiccant would depend on exactly what chemical is being used to dry stuff out. (that’s what a desiccant is..) . For example, silica gel is 2811.22.1000, but calcium chloride can also be used to […]
