Topic
Customs Classification
109 published works
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of a Balance Ball Chair
By Frances P. Hadfield, Rebecca Toro Condori
In HQ H298524, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of a disassembled “balance ball chair” consisting of a deflated exercise ball, a frame, caster wheels, a manual…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of an OREO Cookies & Creme Candy Bar
By Frances P. Hadfield, Rebecca Toro Condori
In Ruling NY N303063, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reviewed the classification of OREO Cookies & Cream Candy Bar. Ingredients include palm oil, cocoa butter, sweet whey powder, wheat…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of “Moby Dick Bath Time Essentials” Kit
By Frances P. Hadfield, Rebecca Toro Condori
In NY N302853, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of a product called the “Moby Dick Bath Time Essentials Kit,” which included four items: a kneeler, elbow rest,…
International Trade Law
Ruling of the Week (2/21/19) –The Tariff Classification of a Pet Treat Dispenser with a Camera!
By Frances P. Hadfield, Rebecca Toro Condori
In NY Ruling N302431 (Feb. 5, 2019), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of a pet treat dispenser with a camera! The country of origin of…
International Trade Law Compass
Pool Floats Deemed Plastics, Not Textiles
In a recent opinion, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) found that certain fabric covered pool floats should be classified as plastics -- not textiles -- for tariff purposes. …
Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
CIT Overturns CBP: Pets are not “Items or Personal Effects”
By Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
The United States Court of International Trade recently overturned a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) denial of a protest, in which Quaker Pet Group, LLC contested CBP’s classification of…
International Trade Law Compass
CIT Finds Fabric Pet Carriers Are Not “Bags”
In a recent opinion, the U.S. Court of International Trade ("CIT") found, at least in part, in favor of the producer of pet carriers, by excluding the items from a…
Canada-U.S. Blog
15 Tips For Filing Customs Appeals In Canada With The CITT
If you have received a detailed adjustment statement from the Canada Border Services Agency ("CBSA"), filed a B2 Adjustment Request and have received an unfavourable decision from the CBSA, you may appeal…
International Trade Law Compass
CIT Upholds CBP Classification of “Optical” Data Modules
In a recent decision, the United States Court of International Trade (CIT), upheld the classification of United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with regard to fiber optic telecommunications modules,…
Canada-U.S. Blog
What Are Canada’s Tariff Codes (As At September 14, 2017)?
Canada Canada does not have a single customs duty or tariff rate for all imports. Over the years, Canada has entered into a number of free trade agreements. A tariff…