QUESTION: I do not work in the electronics industry but do import and export cables that we purchase that are used to connect cameras, laptops, systems etc. I have been researching the classification of USB Cables with connectors on CROSS. CROSS consistently comes up with two different HS Codes 8471.80 and 8544.42. Two completely different […]
QUESTION: Is there a way to import a “stuffed animal” without it being designated as a “toy?” I have seen a few ruling that classify similar products in the 9503 area. Since it is not labeled for children, and is essentially a small pillow shaped as an animal, US HTS I believe would be 9503.00.0090. […]
QUESTION: Has anyone come across classifying (HTS) spun-bound polyethylene fibers . (Cannot name the brand, but sometimes you see it on homes being built, made from 100% synthetic material made from high-density spun-bound polyethylene fibers.). There are a few places it could fall under (4823 / 5603 / 4202). Is the direction to go based […]
QUESTION: We have to import 1000 wedding cake knife and serving set made of base metal. It is classified under two HTS codes 8211929030 8215200000 We are a self filer company. I am wondering how you report the HTS in ABI correctly. Do we report the UOM as 1000 sets or as 2000pcs. ========== Answers: […]
QUESTION: Can the membership share some of their best practices in managing their HTS classification processes? How often are they reviewed? Is the whole parts database reviewed or only a percentage number of parts randomly selected for classification review? What are some of the precautionary steps you take to ensure you have the correct HTS? If a misclassification […]
QUESTION: For those of you in the oilpatch… How do you classify a BOP test stump? It’s obviously not a “part” of the valve, so not in 8481.90. I don’t feel like 8479.89 would apply, either. I don’t think like 8431.49 as it’s not a “part.” I would lean toward 9031.80…..but would understand if someone […]
QUESTION: We ship replacement hardware “kits” with nuts, bolts, fittings, etc. between US, UK, EU, AU, and NZ via Express Courier. They are never shipped in bulk, just one “kit” at a time. The transaction value of any shipment is at most USD$150. These “kits” do not meet the GRI 3(b) definition of a set. […]
QUESTION: I’m trying to get clarity on importing an item unassembled, but with “extra” parts. I understand that, under GRI 2(a), if the parts/components of an unfinished good are entered together, in equal quantities, that the rule allows for the incomplete or unfinished article, which has the essential character of the complete or finished article, […]
Your Social Security Statement QUESTION: We have some custom parts that we make that are ONLY usable on Offshore oil and natural gas drilling and production platforms (8430.49.4000). They are used in the Production process and are NOT “boring or sinking machinery,” so this means we can’t use 8431.43.8060. We’re going to apply for some […]
QUESTION: If I have some parts only used on an offshore oil production platform, how would you classify them? They are NOT “boring or sinking machinery,” so that takes us out of 8431.43. Not downhole tools, so no 8479.89. And they’re not structural, so not 7308 either. But they ARE only usable on an offshore […]
QUESTION: Can the membership advise how they would classify pneumatic grippers? I’m considering 8479.89.9499 and 8412.31.0080. Heading 8466 (work and tool holders) was eliminated because the grippers are commonly used with machines outside of headings 8456 to 8465. *************** Answers: 8479 could work but if this is just the pneumatic gripper, not the robot itself, […]
QUESTION: Looking for guidance from the membership regarding the classification of items in heading 8482, bearing parts and 8708 truck parts. There are many rulings issued by US customs stating that when tapered roller bearing sets (cup and cone) are installed into an iron casting a wheel hub, heading 8482 is correct provided the wheel […]
