Classification: Import

Questions and answers about Classification: Import

  • CLASSIFICATION OF MUSIC

    Question:I need some assistance in classifying a music phone adapter.  The primary function of this product is to allow the user to transforms a 3.5 mm stereo headphones into a headset for a music phone such as an “iphone”.  The adapter consist of a short cable with a 3.5mm plug on one end and a […]

  • FOOTWEAR CLASSIFICATION FORM

    We are trying to create a HTS classification worksheet for chap 61 & 62 –apparel.  We are wanting to make it similar to the Footwear classificationform.  Does anyone have something similar that they can share to get us started.

  • 9817.00.5000 AND ACTUAL

    Question: By the very nature of our business, certain articles sold at retail in our stores would automatically qualify as Machinery, equipment and implements to be used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, under 9817.00.5000. However, my question is in regard to obtaining an Actual Use Certification. Do any of the members have experience with this […]

  • OUTSOURCING CLASSIFICATION

    Question: I work for a large US Government contractor.  To meet small businessrequirements, we procure from small vendors who have limited resources (“…Huh…how do you spell ITAR? EAR?…” ).  The process has been to require thesesmall supplier to go back to their distributors or manufacturers and collectthat classification data, or to go to these sources […]

  • Limestone HTS

    Question:   We are importing limestone, but not for concrete or construction end use. Since limestone is also by in large calcium carbonate, should it be classified under chapter 25 -“Salt, Sulfur, earth and stone..” or chapter 28 – “Inorganic chemicals”? Appreciate your input!  

  • Classification-Aircraft Wheels additional answers

    Question: We are having some wheels for aircraft  returning to the US for overhaul. We have the generic civil aircraft tariff which is 8803 and i was just wondering if there is another tariff more specific to a   “wheel assy”? We wouldn’t be able to obtain manufacture affidavit sheet from our vendor so 9801 […]

  • CLASSIFICATION PROCESS

    Does anyone in the membership have a procedure they can share on HTS and/ ECCN classification? Our company is going to be documenting thisprocess and I am looking for ideas on how others in the membership goabout this process, who is involved, do you use a worksheet, etc    

  • CLASSIFICATION ON INTANGABLE ITEMS

    Do you list services that were rendered (i.e. programming, research, development, etc.) and/or fees  that were charged to a customer on an export invoice?            It’s nice if you can avoid comingling tangibles & intangibles on the same export commercial invoice, because it confuses the freight forwarder.  I guarantee that they will include the intangibles in […]

  • Classification of Plastic Bottles and Caps

    Question:My questions deal with classification: Plastic bottles are classified as 3923.30  ( 3 % duty ) Plastic caps for the bottles are classified as 3923.50 ( 5.3% duty ) We sell the bottles to a factory that will put a consumer good in them. It can be anything from applesauce to zuchini relish. ( Not […]

  • PARTS PROVISION FOR HOUSEHOLDDISHWASHERS

    Question:In reviewing the parts provision for the household type dishwasher, it was noted that there appears to be two “other” provisions, see HTSUS 8422.90.0200 and HTSUS 8422.90.0640 below: 8422.90           Parts:      Of dishwashing machines: 8422.90.02  00                Water containment chambers for the                             dishwashing machines of subheading 8422.11                             and other parts of dishwashing machines                             of […]