If I am importing a computer 8471.49 with preloaded software on the hard disk, is it to be classified separately? I noted ruling NY B85213 which references ruling HQ 950672 of January 92, both of which lead me to believe the answer is yes. Can the membership please verify?
I am having difficulty classifying a harware emulator for a computor. Any thoughts??
Does anyone know the difference between HTS #s 8708.99.5500 (vehicle vibration control goods containing rubber) and 4016.99.3000/5500 (rubber articles for vibration control of vehicles)?
The following “accessories” are packaged together and sold under one part number to our end customers (usually distributors or OEMs — not retail) for the purpose of installing the finished good manufactured off shore into another unit. In most cases they are imported separately from the finished good to be installed into the unit. Is […]
Please advise on the new Customs reclassification of certain leather goods resulting in duty increases of handbags from 9% to 16.4% and leather business cases from 8% to 20%. I understand this has occurred as a result of Customs laboratory tests which found a thin application of a plastic material on the outer surface of […]
“Does anyone have a template / sample form for a ” Request for Harmonized Tariff Schedule Number Form” that they would be willing to share? This would be a form completed by a functional area outside of Compliance such as engineering, procurement, production etc. to request Compliance to complete an import classification process and assign […]
I see many importers using FTAs getting picked for audits regardless of size of importer. Many companies take these programs for granted without gathering all the necessary documents to justify the program. Chances are, they will find something here unless your procedures are tight. We pretty much match you line for line. We’ve also been […]
How do I calculate the reporting qty to export software, “m2”. Could you ask the group how to calculate this number
Does anyone know of a site on the Internet where you can download a database of the EU TARIC codes and descriptions? We would like to integrate the HS codes with our corporate parts database.
Can anyone direct me to a list or database that gives a cross reference for equivalent HTS for Canada and USA classifications? I have 10 digit HTSUS and need the corresponding Canadian 10 digit number for a large number of items. Thanks.
Is anyone having problems importing SW on CDs under 8524.31 into MX? Our broker has told us that all SW needs to be entered under 8524.91 even in CD format. He went further to state that if we are going to import under 8524.31, we would need a “padron sectorial” and that these types of […]
Does anyone out there have any info on the Bird Flu issue? At one time we needed statements on invoices for Down products into the US (for a day and a half), Canada, and Europe. Then we didn’t need them for the US, but still needed them in Canada and Europe. Is the epidemic officially […]
