Classification: Import

Questions and answers about Classification: Import

  • Customs Ruling NY A80501 Classification

    Question: I am doing research regarding reagents containing Antisera.  In ruling NY A80501 (dated March 1996), it talks about Antisera classed in 3002 and 3822. I am reading too much and confusing myself.  Could someone please explain NY A80501?  Answer 1: I would work with someone in your R&D and chemistry lab on this. There […]

  • Classification of Replacement Cart Bags

    Question: I’m looking for some guidance on janitorial cart bag classification. The bags have a PVC outer surface and a polyester inner surface. It is designed to hold dirty laundry, trash, etc., in a janitor’s cart. The product is made in China and will be imported and sold to the end user separately from the […]

  • Commodity code

    Question: I’m writing to enquire about whether import of the commodity code : 8543.90.0000 will incur duties when brought into the United States as we are looking to export to the USA, we need to make sure our shipments will not be blocked due to any additional fees or tariffs. Could you please give me more information about the applicable duties […]

  • miscellaneous

    Question: I need to classify a Stainless Steel Pipe with the following description: Cold Finished Seamless Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe ASTM A312 TP321H 6″ SCH40 186.30OD 7.11WT 26′-10 1/4″.  Any ideas of classification, GRIs, ENs etc? Answer 1: I recommend you read through the CBP Informed Compliance Publication ICP – Pipe Fittings (cbp.gov)  It will […]

  • Classification SOP

    Question: Does anyone have a generic classification SOP they would be willing to share? Answer 1: Every classification SOP will be different. I would include an SCOPE which lays out the purpose of the SOP, duh, but also the different scenarios of when a classification might be needed such as  a) new part set up […]

  • Stage Blood Classification

    Question: Can the membership tell me where the classification of “stage blood,” “fake blood,” “theatrical blood” should be at? We are unable to obtain its ingredients as the manufacturer of this stage blood states that their ingredients are “proprietary.” We are buying and using this stage blood along with a pump for demonstrational purposes in […]

  • GRI 3(b): Goods put up in sets for retail sale.

    Question: Some questions concerning goods put up in sets for retail sale under GRI 3(b).  First, GRI 3 (without the b) mentions headings.  Subparagraph (b) does not mention headings.  Does this imply that only goods of different headings may be classified according to the component that gives the set it’s essential character?  Does this mean […]

  • Annual Trade Compliance Change Reviews

    Question: I entered the category for my question as Classification:Import but this question can touch any area in your Trade Compliance realm. I log on my calendar in December of every year to get my FTA certs in order and to prepare to review all of our import HTS codes for changes in the codes […]

  • Diagnostic Laboratory Reagents

    Question: Dear Members: I am doing some research of diagnostic/laboratory reagents that contains monoclonal antibodies (HTS 3002) used in vitro. Back in HTS 2021, the HTS 3822 heading said to kick the above to HTS 3002.12. Now, HTS 2023, the HTS 3822 heading no longer mentions 3002. Therefore, I can no longer kick the above […]

  • HTSUS Classifications – Customs Business

    Question: A secondary question following Ruling H290535, We manufacture and and distribute machinery in the Automotive sector- some items directly imported. Many of our largest domestic customers require us to provide our full 10 digit US HTS, and following the guidance from the membership we are working to only provide the first 6 digits. A […]

  • Classification of importation of Bulk Pesticides

    Question: We are importing bulk amounts of pesticides in drums.  These are not for retail sale.  The bulk pesticide will be imported and used in by a commercial company that offers commercial pesticide application service. I was considering to use an HS Code under SubHeading 3808.91 but the description for the Heading includes the words […]