Topic
Customs Classification
109 published works
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Hy-Genie No Touch Hand Tool
In ruling NY N311951 (June 9, 2020), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of the Hy-Genie No Touch Hand Tool. The tool is flat and made of brass,…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of the DisinfectBot
By Rebecca Toro Condori, Frances P. Hadfield
In ruling NY N311428, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of the DisinfectBot, which is a remote controlled machine used for spraying disinfectant over a large area at…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Pet Comfort Pillows
By Frances P. Hadfield, Rebecca Toro Condori
In ruling NY N310448, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of “Mother’s Heartbeat Puppy/Kitty Pillows” from China. Each pillow is composed of 100% polyester woven fabric face, 100%…
International Trade Law
World Customs Organization Releases Classification Reference for Covid-19 Medical Supplies
By John Brew, Frances P. Hadfield
The Harmonized System or "HS" is a international product nomenclature developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) that comprises about 5,000 commodity groups; each identified by a six digit code,…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of GoGo SqueeZ YogurtZ
By Frances P. Hadfield, Rebecca Toro Condori
In NY N309405, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determined the classification of a yogurt blend from France. GoGo SqueeZ YogurtZ ”Pandora” Banana Greek Yogurt Blend is approximately 73 percent yogurt,…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Biodegradable Plastic Retail Bags
By Frances P. Hadfield, Rebecca Toro Condori
In ruling NY N309146, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determined the classification of biodegradable plastic retail carrier bags from China. The bag is composed of Bioplast® which is composed of…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Glass-Doored Refrigerated Beverage Display Cases
By Frances P. Hadfield, Rebecca Toro Condori
In ruling NY N309055, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of glass-doored refrigerated beverage display cases from China. The refrigerated beverage cases are intended for use in commercial…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Infrared Video Goggles for Medical Use
By Frances P. Hadfield, Rebecca Toro Condori
In ruling NY N308716, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determined the classification of the Insight Infrared Video Goggles, which resemble a Virtual Reality headset used in the medical field, from…
International Trade Law
Getting Products to China: Avoiding Tariff Classification Traps in Uncertain Times
By David Stepp, Crowell & Moring
Chinese law requires companies to accurately classify and declare goods imported into or exported out of China under its version of the Harmonized System (HS). Importers and exporters who fail…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Facial Masks
By Frances P. Hadfield, Rebecca Toro Condori
In ruling NY N308615, Customs and Border Protection determined the classification of face/facial sheet masks from China. The first item is described as a “Radiant Glow Face Mask”. It is…