May 18 CBP Bulletin Proposes to Revoke Ruling on Bicycles
In the May 18 issue of the CBP Customs Bulletin (Vol. 50, No. 20) (here), CBP published a notice that proposes to revoke rulings and similar treatment for the country of origin marking of bicycles.
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Comments on Proposals Due June 17
CBP said consideration will be given to any written comments received by June 17 before taking this action. In addition, any party who has received a ruling or decision on the merchandise that is subject to the proposed revocations or modifications, or any party involved with a substantially identical transaction, should advise CBP by the date that written comments on the proposed ruling are due. (An importer's failure to advise CBP of such rulings, decisions, or substantially identical transactions may raise issues of reasonable care on the part of the importer or its agents for importations subsequent to the effective date of the final decision in this notice.)
Proposals
CBP is proposing to revoke or modify the rulings below, and any rulings on these products that may exist but have not been specifically identified. CBP is also proposing to revoke any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions.
Bicycles
| Item: Bicycles assembled in the U.S. from components, including frames, that were manufactured abroad and imported by the U.S. manufacturer. |
| Current: The country of origin for marking purposes is the United States. |
| Proposed: The bicycle must be marked to indicate the country of origin of the frame. |
| Reason: The bicycles were not substantially transformed because the imported frame is an essential component and the most costly part, imparting the essential character of the bicycle. |
| Proposed for revocation: NY N269994 (2015) |
| Proposed new ruling: HQ H273304 |