Question: I am asking for advice / reasons why an IOR should NOT allow Customs Brokers to classify items for them. Mostly, I am asking for different ways of explaining it so that the message gets through to those in control who still dictate procedure and policy. I need to quantify the risks of […]
Question: I have a Mens 100% Polyurethane jacket normally classified under 3926.20.9050 that we now want to make a change to and add a bonded Sherpa lining. Would anyone know if classification would change due to bonding a Sherpa lining to the outer shell? Is Sherpa considered to be of pile constructions as […]
QUESTION: am a service provider and have a question regarding if assembly of a kit is considered a manufacturing process. In this case a customer of ours provides to us with their components that will go into a set. We provide the labor of assembly and create a kit under the direction of […]
Question: I’m looking for clarification regarding the classification of festive articles. I understand that festive articles with utilitarian function cannot be classified under 9505. Articles of Christmas go under 9505.10. My question is what other festive occasions can go under 9505.90.6000? I’ve been told by someone (who I do not know how reliable she […]
Question: We are in the US and share an inventory control system with our sister factory in the EU. They have classified one of the electronic instrument systems that we make in the US with an HTS in the 8517 category. This system is not a telecommunications system, it is used in manufacturing […]
Question: We are in the US and share an inventory control system with our sister factory in the EU. They have classified one of the electronic instrument systems that we make in the US with an HTS in the 8517 category. This system is not a telecommunications system, it is used in manufacturing […]
Question: We are in the US and share an inventory control system with our sister factory in the EU. They have classified one of the electronic instrument systems that we make in the US with an HTS in the 8517 category. This system is not a telecommunications system, it is used in manufacturing testing […]
QUESTION: CBP has approved our binding ruling for a high frequency car amplifier under 8534.70.9610 for 2.6% duty rate. We’ve been using this HTS for all the high frequency car amplifier since 2004. But recenlty we received CF28 and CF29 for this HTS. They told us the correct HTS for a high frequency […]
Question: Is anyone in the membership experiencing problems with Bangladesh and Pakistan refusing to accept export codes on their incoming paperwork? (Commercial Invoices, Bills of Lading, Letters of Credit) We have run into numerous problems where they are arguing that our statistical digits don’t exist in their tariff code and therefore insist that we […]
QUESTION: I have a dilemma . We import a metal cart that is used (designed for) holding a medical machine. I am of the thinking it should be classified under 9402.90.0020 and another office believe it is an “accessory ” to the medical machine it holds. If the cart does nothing other than […]
QUESTION: Good afternoon, I would like to see if I can get some feedback from importers that bring in glass decorative items that could be called candle holders. I know that one of the characteristics to look for in the item is a “stabilizer” for a candle (e.g., a socket, a spike, a curvature […]
Question: Our company has a small number of highly technical products. Therefore I need help of engineers to determine the HTS Codes and ECCNs but the number is manageable. Does anyone have a form they can share that the person determining the code would fill out with their name, job title, etc. that you […]
