In the June 16, 2004 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBPBulletin) (Vol. 38, No. 25), CBP issued notices: (a) proposing to revoke treatment regarding Durapore filtering material on rolls, and (b) proposing to revoke three classification rulings regarding moisture meters. CBP states that it is also proposing to revoke any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions that are contrary to its position in these notices.
CBP CROSS Rulings
CBP issues binding advance rulings in connection with the importation of merchandise into the United States. They issue the rulings to give the trade community transparency of how CBP will treat a prospective import or carrier transaction. Common rulings include the tariff classification, country of origin, or free trade agreement applicability of merchandise, among other things. These rulings are available in CBP's Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) database.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule, effective July 6, 2004, which amends 21 CFR Parts 1, 10, and 16 to provide procedures for the administrative detention of an article of food, if an officer or qualified employee of the FDA has credible evidence or information indicating that such article presents a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals.
In the June 9, 2004 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBPBulletin) (Vol. 38, No. 24), CBP issued notices (a) modifying a ruling regarding the country of origin marking for imported auto parts that are repackaged in the U.S. for retail sale, (b) modifying two classification rulings on certain multiple switches, and (c) revoking a classification ruling on certain laryngectomy covers. CBP states that it is also modifying or revoking any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions that are contrary to its position in notices (a) and (c).
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have each posted a similar reminder to their Web sites stating that if the Automated Commercial System/Automated Broker Interface (ACS/ABI) is not working or if a custom broker's or self-filer's system is not working, prior notice (PN) of imported food must be submitted through the FDA PN System Interface (PNSI), pursuant to 21 CFR 1.280(b).
In the June 9, 2004 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBPBulletin) (Vol. 38, No. 24), CBP issued notices (a) proposing to revoke or modify three classification rulings on position sensors, and (b) announcing its receipt of a "Lever-Rule" application from Canon U.S.A., Inc. concerning fax toner cartridges. CBP states that with respect to the three classification rulings, it is also proposing to revoke any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions that is contrary to its position in the notice.
In the June 2, 2004 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBP Bulletin) (Vol. 38, No. 23), CBP issued a notice withdrawing two intellectual property rights (IPR) rulings regarding a company logo, effective June 2, 2004, pursuant to a settlement agreement.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule, effective July 6, 2004, which amends 21 CFR Parts 1, 10, and 16 to provide procedures for the administrative detention of an article of food, if an officer or qualified employee of the FDA has credible evidence or information indicating that such article presents a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals.
In the June 2, 2004 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBP Bulletin) (Vol. 38, No. 23), CBP issued a notice revoking two classification rulings on industrial smokehouse apparatus. CBP states that it is also revoking any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions that are contrary to its position in this notice.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a set of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and responses (dated May 21, 2004) labeled as pertaining to the "Vessel Mode" of transportation, for the inbound ocean portion of its final rule on the advance electronic presentation of information pertaining to cargo (ocean, air, rail, and truck) prior to its being brought into, or sent from, the U.S.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a set of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and responses (dated May 21, 2004) labeled as pertaining to the "Vessel Mode" of transportation, for the inbound ocean portion of its final rule on the advance electronic presentation of information pertaining to cargo (ocean, air, rail, and truck) prior to its being brought into, or sent from, the U.S.