Customs Rulings

  • Magnet reclassification

    Question: In Customs Bulletin and Decisions, Vol 58 No 26 published July 3, CBP has identified five rulings of composite goods where the essential character is deemed to remain magnets without consideration of the other components.   While the essential character decision seems clear, the decision to move the magnets from “of metal” in 8505.11 to […]

  • Offshore Invoicing

    Question: We are a US customs broker, and our sister company is a freight forwarder (different IRS numbers). We have the statement on our power of attorney that waives 19 CRF section 111.25 and 111.36 (c) and its subparts allowing our sister company to invoice the import for freight, brokerage services, etc.  Duties are paid […]

  • Human Samples – Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research

    Question:  Hi We are trying to classify our human tissue samples that we import and export that are used in: Clinical Trails –Samples used to see how a treatment is performing Laboratory Research – – Samples used for  researching, analysing to identify possible treatments. Diagnostics – Sample used to provide information regarding the diagnosis, prevention, […]

  • Rulng 543904

    Question: Can someone share a copy of the ruling 543904? Answer 1: HQ 543904 (03/20/1987) CLA-2 CO:R:CV:V543904 EK HQ 543904 Thomas W. FaceyC.J. Tower & SonsCustomhouse BrokersWest Service Road Champlain, New York 12919 Dear Mr. Facey: This is in response to your letter of January 26, 1987, in which you request a ruling as to the proper […]

  • Customs Bulletin Vol 35, No. 21 May 24, 2000 – Guidance Concerning the Tariff Classification of Pharmaceutical Products Imported for Clinical Research.

    Question: Can anyone from the pharma or pharma consulting industry share Customs Bulletin Vol 35, No. 21 May 24, 2000 – Guidance Concerning the Tariff Classification of Pharmaceutical Products Imported for Clinical Research? Answer 1: I think that you are looking for this  https://www.customsmobile.com/rulings/docview?doc_id=HQ+962902 Answered by: George Tuttle – geo@tuttlelaw.comCompany: Tuttle Law Offices Answer 2: […]

  • Supply Chain Ruling

    QUESTION: Has anyone ever requested a Supply Chain Ruling? If so I am trying to find out how you submit this ruling as there is not an option under e-ruling. If I have to mail it in, whose attention do I send it to? Also can you provide in general terms what information you had to […]

  • INFORMATION LETTER vs BINDING RULING

    OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: I would like to get the memberships thoughts and opinions on the matter of HTS “Information Letter”. I recently submitted HTS ruling on the basis that the material was manufactured in the U.S., i.e. U.S. export. Customs issued a “Information Letter” (IL) since it’s an export, and it’s […]

  • ANSWERS TO Question on Ruling HQ 031521

    QUESTION: Can anyone in the membership provide a copy of ruling HQ 031521, please?Bonus question – what are the options for finding rulings not in CROSS? %%%%%%%%%% ANSWERS: he ruling is too old.  Records indicate that it is still on microfiche (037056 IS ON FICHE 406B10). You could try an FOIA request to CBP for […]