Reference Material/Databases

Reference Material/Databases

  • HTS / PGA EXCEL DATABASE

    Question: Hello ICPA Community, Does anyone have a full HTS / PGA database in excel? Specifically looking for HTS, Duty, applicable SPI and PGA per HTS. I know the HTS gov website has an excel version, but formatting makes it hard to work with. (does not provide the full hts). Thanks in advance! Answer 1: […]

  • 85-02 Determining Output of Electric Motors

    Question: I am looking for a copy of CBP L Method 85-01, “Determining the Output of Electric Motors,” which seems like it should be available for download here: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/labs-scientific-svcs/technical-documents/lab-methods/chap-85 . If I’m not mistaken, these documents are part of the “Commodity Group Brochure” which are to be made available to the public pursuant to 19 […]

  • Reference Materials/Databases Q&A 2

    Does anyone have a source, preferably free or inexpensive, for the dpl, entities list, SDN, and debarred list that are already in a common format or combined into one list? The DPL issued by the government is in an ascii delimited format, which is great. The others, as issued by the government, are plain text.

  • Reference Materials/Databases Q&A 4

    Would anyone be able to provide me information on the Buy American Act and where I could go to get more details? What exactly is the Buy American Act and how can one benefit from it? How does one qualify? Also, we have been asked to provide Government 13-digit National Stock Number (Natl Stock NBR […]

  • Reference Materials/Databases Q&A 5

    I have an interest in find the actual names of the IOR’s importing goods under a specific HTS code through ports within a few Customs districts. The ITC data base can give me all kinds of data on the aggregate and summary level but no ability to provide the names of the IOR’s. I assume […]

  • Reference Materials/Databases Q&A 6

    QUESTION: Websites – can you recommend the best web addresses to stay in touch with changing customs laws, embargoed/sanctioned countires, etc? I currently belong to Denied Parties updates and I use the on-line HTS system. How do others stay abreast of the ever changing international exporting and importing requirements?