In ruling NY N315746 (Nov. 17, 2020), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of an electric vehicle, identified as the Bugatti Baby II. The ruling states that the vehicle is a 3/4 scaled replica of a Bugatti Type 35, which is powered by an electric power plant that can be driven by an adult or child. There are three types of vehicle design: Base, Vitesse and Pur Sang. They only differ in body…

In ruling NY N315191 (Nov. 3, 2020), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of prepared pork and beef meals from the United Kingdom. One of the products discussed in the ruling is the Spicy Pork Noodles, composed of minced pork (24.87%), broccoli, rice noodles, onions, cabbage, garlic, fresh chilies, fresh ginger, dried coriander, soy sauce, spring onions, honey, rapeseed oil, lime juice, sesame oil and fish sauce. The product will be packed in a…

In ruling NY N314727 (Oct. 19, 2020), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of a pet toy called the Busy Box. The item is a toy designed for the entertainment of pet parrots. As described in the ruling, the Busy Box is made of 95% extruded aluminum and 5% steel, consisting of an aluminum cube, 3 aluminum threaded rods, 5 aluminum wing nuts, two removable aluminum flat square sides, a steel eyehook, and…

On October 8, 2020, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took a long-rumored final step in curtailing virtually all non-humanitarian financial flows with Iran, identifying the Iranian “financial sector” as a target for potential “secondary” sanctions designation, and simultaneously designating eighteen Iranian financial institutions, many of which had been the only remaining conduits by which funds flowed to or from Iran. OFAC designated sixteen banks for operating in the Iranian financial…

In ruling NY N315085 (October 19, 2020), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of a kitchen appliance, referenced as the PowerXL Grill Air Fryer Combo. The item is a multi-functional appliance intended for use in a home kitchen setting and represents an all-in-one cooking device. There are 12 food preparation preset functions: slow cook, steam, sauté, grill, air fry (dehydrate), bake, roast, rice, simmer, sous vide, fry, and keep warm. The appliance includes…

On October 17, BIS issued a press release announcing that exporters may request a six-month extension for any licenses due to expire on or before December 31, 2020. The press release states, “BIS will streamline the extension of the validity process by creating a central electronic mailbox for submission of requests: LicenseExtensionRequest@bis.doc.gov.” The original license will be reviewed and, in most cases, the validity period extended via the electronic system. Depending on the number…

In ruling NY N315004 (October 13, 2020), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of hard seltzer, identified as “White Claw Hard Seltzer.” The subject merchandise is provided in five different flavors (Lime, Raspberry, Ruby Grapefruit, Black Cherry and Mango) with the brand name “White Claw Hard Seltzer.” The products are composed of Beer Base (15%-17%), Natural Flavors (2%-3%), Water (81%-82%) and trace amounts of Juice Concentrate, Cane Sugar, Citric Acid and Sodium Citrate.…