HTSUS

Questions and answers about HTSUS

  • HTS CODES ON COMMERCIAL INVOICES

      Question:   I have suddenly been inundated with the “requirement” for the destination   HTS codes to be on our commercial invoices.   Our products are for use in alternative energy and solar power systems.   Mostly chapter 85, but a bit in chapter 84 and chapter 90.  We are aware   that solar […]

  • QUESTION ON HTS# VS SCHEDULE B#

      When a Schedule B # is not found in the US HTS, the requirement is to use the Sched B for export compliance/AES filing, right?   Wish these numbers would truly harmonize…..   =========== 

  • 2012 US/CA HTS CHANGES

      Question:   We need to create all the new HTS Codes for Canada ( and eventually US) into our SAP system and will need the description for each. Does anyone have a matrix of the new codes with the description? Sure hate to look up and cut and paste everyone of them ….   […]

  • HTS for UAE

      Question: In regards to classification, we have run into some challenges with shipments going from the USA to the UAE(Dubai).  Terms of the sale are FOB and the ultimate consignee in UAE is the importer of record.  We have met all our export classification obligations to correctly classify the product based on the Schedule […]

  • Misc tariff bill

      Question:   Has anyone been successful in getting a duty reduction or suspension with the MTB process?  Was it complicated, any suggestions to how to go through the process successfully?  I would like to suggest this to my executives, but I am concerned about the legal expenses we will incur with going through the […]

  • 2012 CA/US HTS in excel

    QUESTION: Would someone know where a copy of the 2012 US and/or Canadian tariff can be obtained in excel format, or another format that would be conducive to being loaded into our ERP system (SAP). *****************

  • Excel report for 2012 HTS updates

    QUESTION: Would anyone have an excel report with the 2012 HTS Updates that become effective 3Feb?   We obtained the CD from Customs with the WCO modifications in ASCII format, however it only contains the Added / New codes. No deletes ****************

  • PROVIDING HTS #’S TO CUSTOMES

    Question: We like the membership’s input on the following situation.  We would like to provide HTS code information to our customers, but we think we are prohibited from doing so by regulation.  How does the membership handle the following situation: Customs business is defined, in 19 C.F.R. § 111.1, as, “those activities involving transactions with […]

  • HTS FOR AGOA ON T-SHIRTS

    Question:I am looking for help finding the correct tariff-free HTS codes that would allow me to import my African-made cotton t-shirts (African Growth & Opportunity Act-approved). I have tried a couple and my broker has tried a few and everyone is stumped.  Can anyone offer advice on this matter?

  • HTS FOR FOAM WEDGE

    Question:I have a item  that we are purchasing from France. The  item is a “GRANDE MOUSSE” which is a foam used to wedge the aircraft battery in the beacons. What  classification would i use or can you point me in the right direction please.

  • HTS 4011 CLARIFICATION

    Question: Could anyone explain the difference between the following tariff codes: 4011.69.0000 Other….. 4011.93.8000 Other….. 4011.94.8000 Other….. 4011.99.8500 Other

  • Is providing HTS considered Customs Business?

    Question:We are a large multinational firm with suppliers around the world.  Our suppliers often we request that we provide them with the HTS classification for their product.  We are reluctant to do so, at least to the ten digit level, because that would arguably fall within the ambit of Customs Business.  How does the membership […]