This question if for anyone in the membership who is familiar with chapter 85. We will be importing an item known as NexTag AM. It is a security tag that will be sewn into garments after import. The AM stands for acousto magnetic. In the retail store if the garment passes through the security bars […]
QUESTION ON CLASSIFICATION OFSOFTWARE “KIT”: I have a software package that is packed for “retail” sale. It’s got the following fun stuff in it: CD and case, keycode card with an activation number for individuals to activate the software, manual. I am thinking it can be classified as a “kit” with the HTS of the […]
We have a question on parts. We have a plastic product that is “part” of a plastic showerhead – showerheads are classified as 3924.90.5600. No where in the heading/subheading is there a provision for “parts”. I remember seeing somewhere that if there is no provision for parts in the heading/subheading then you would classify the […]
QUESTION ON FESTIVE ITEMS: Have any of the members noticed any increased Customs’ scrutiny on festive items recently, specifically indoor/outdoor lights? We recently received 13 different CF28s on Christmas items. It seems that Customs is changing their logic on how to determine whether a Christmas light should be considered as principally for a Christmas tree. […]
QUESTION ON “KIT” VS “ASSY”: Our high tech company has been using the words “KIT” or “ASSY” for descriptions of repair and upgrades that are supplied to customers and our engineers of products that fit under the tariff heading 8442. The majority of the time the “KIT” or “ASSY” is a collection of different items […]
I am looking for the formula or method of calculation accepted by U.S. Customs to determine the dry linen capacity of washers and dryers classified under 8450.11 through 8451.29. In the U.S. manufacturers specify volume capacity in cubic feet. Classification will vary depending on whether or not the dry linen capacity is less than or […]
I am curious about importing unassembled goods under the GRI 2a General Rules Of Interpretation) provision into China (Shanghai) and Taiwan. How successful has that been? What type of additional documentation was required? The issue we have is with RMAs. When we import an entire station using a one line invoice, it has been difficult […]
I’ve run into a product that will have an increase in duty as a result of the WCO tariff changes. It’s been stated that the changes are intended to be duty neutral. Specifically, bamboo flooring was previously imported under 4412.29.5600 as duty free. In the new tariff, it is properly classified under 4412.10.0000 at 8%. […]
We are needing some ideas on the processes of how to set up the data showing that we have reviewed our product line and tariff classification including binding rulings and photos of mdse. We are wondering what would be the most efficient way to archive the data either electronically or how to match the information […]
We are importing components for medical devices that most resemble > Black & Decker drills and saws. The components are imported from > Singapore and used to manufacture the internal workings of the device. > The finished device will have patient contact but the components > themselves are not intended to contact the patient. To […]
Has anyone had any experience in importing “cores” into the U.S. An example would be a used core of a motor vehicle master cylinder that was returned by the consumer to an auto retail parts store in mexico. The consumer gets a core credit for a new master cylinder purchased. The core is sent by […]
Gloves flagged as FD1’s. Different gloves may be FD1 or FD2, with FD2 being the HTS’s that are for medical exam or surgical gloves. We have FD1 gloves that are sold to food processors. I do not see any product codes in the product code builder for this. I only see the medical gloves codes. […]
