Topic
Customs Classification
109 published works
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the week – Classification of a Unisex Children’s Jacket
By Simeon Yerokun, Emily Devereaux
Main Idea: Classification of apparel items requires a specifically robust understanding and reading of the applicable Section and Chapter notes, as noted by the unisex and water repellant provisions of…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week- Classification of a Steel Racking Structure
Main Idea: Comprehensive understanding of tariff classification and country of origin determinations is necessary for importers to determine the full scope of duties that may be applicable to their merchandise.…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification and GSP Eligibility of IQF Strawberries
By Simeon Yerokun, Emily Devereaux
Main Idea: GSP eligibility requires in that an article be wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary developing country listed under GN 4(a) of the HTSUS, and applies…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week: Classifying Frozen Fruit as Duty-Free Goods Returned
By Maria Vanikiotis, Emily Devereaux
Main Idea: Chapter 98 classifications can be a significant opportunity for duty-savings, but require robust tracing and recordkeeping processes from importers. In ruling H323401, (Sept. 29, 2022) U.S. Customs and…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Swim Trunks
By Maria Vanikiotis, Emily Devereaux
Main Idea: Proper classification under the HTSUS relies heavily on a complete and robust understanding of the applicable Section and Chapter Notes. In ruling N328096 (Sept. 26, 2022), U.S. Customs…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Torrefied Wood Pellets
In ruling N326984 (August 2, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of torrefied wood pellets from Vietnam. The pellets under consideration consist of agglomerated, powdered wood…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of a Portable Chair-and-Backpack
In ruling N326929 (July 8, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of a portable chair-and-backpack from China. The product, identified as an the “Playamigo All-in-One Portable…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of an AirPods Case Cover
In ruling N326692 (June 30, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of a plastic Apple AirPods case cover from China. The product, identified as an “AirPods…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification and Country of Origin of Liquid Sugar
In ruling N324972 (June 24, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification and country of origin of liquid sugar from Canada. The subject merchandise contains 66.7% sugar…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification and Country of Origin of Frozen Scallops
In ruling N326448 (June 23, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification and country of origin of frozen scallops. Per the ruling, Japanese Scallops (Patinopecten yessoensis) are…