Classification: Import

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  • Classification: Import Q&A 31

    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 […]

  • Classification: Import Q&A 32

    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. […]

  • Classification: Import Q&A 33

    I work in electronics (and always have) and need to classify what appears to be a messenger bag made of polyester. I think I could tell satin from denim but that’s where my textile expertise ends. Can someone help me please?

  • Classification: Import Q&A 34

    Per IRS Form 720, the tax on Ozone Depleting Chemicals for imported products needs to be declared. To my knowledge this is not declared as part of the customs entry. How is this tax typically paid/managed? Is there a list of HTS or commodities that are considered ozone depleting? Any references or guidance is appreciated.

  • Classification: Import Q&A 35

    Am running into HTSUS classification compliance issues. Others (in house, not our brokers, although they assist where possible) are responsible for classification, but reviews of complied parts lists show the same HTSUS number, raising suspicions. Does anyone have recommendations on a good stand-alone class on HTSUS Classification to take, either on-line or in person that […]

  • Classification: Import Q&A 36

    Question: Does anyone have recommendations on how to share a single product classification database between different company locations on different network servers? Is SQL the best (and cheapest) way to go? If so, what are you using as a front-end for it? SAP doesn’t work for me as our products often require multiple HTS numbers […]

  • Classification: Import Q&A 37

    I am having a debate with someone within the company concerning the appropriate classification for a computer monitor when importing it into the U.S. This monitor is used in conjunction with other devices, key board, mouse, software, several individual medical devices (as classified by FDA) etc. that all together comprise an entire system that is […]

  • Classification: Import Q&A 38

    Can you please distribute question this to the membership. I have a wall hanging wooden cabinet that I classified in Ch 94 as other, it’s an enclosed cabinet, so it would not be confused with a simple shelf. I received a call from the IS out in LA that he thinks it should be classified […]

  • Classification: Import Q&A 39

    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?

  • Classification: Import Q&A 42

    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 […]