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Harmonized Tariff Schedule

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) provide classification provisions and duty rates for almost every item that exists. It is a system of classifying and taxing all goods imported into the United States. The HTS is based on the international Harmonized System, which is a global standard for naming and describing trade products, and consists of a hierarchical structure that assigns a specific code and rate to each type of merchandise for duty, quota, and statistical purposes. The HTS was made effective on January 1, 1989, replacing the former Tariff Schedules of the United States. It is maintained by the U.S. International Trade Commission, but CBP is responsible for interpreting and enforcing the HTS. 

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Oct. 30 CBP Bulletin Proposes to Modify, Revoke Rulings on Recycling Plant, Wood Chipping Machines
November 5, 2024 |Customs

In the Oct. 30 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 58, No. 43), CBP published proposals to revoke ruling letters concerning a plastic recycling plant and wood chipping/shredding machines.

Topics:Section 301 tariff exclusions, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Entry Type 86 , Customs duty, Court of International Trade, CBP CROSS Rulings, World Trade Organization (WTO), Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), Forced Labor
Hexamine: New AD/CVD Investigations Deadlines & Scope
November 4, 2024 |AD/CV - Patent

The Commerce Department issued notices in the Federal Register on its recently initiated antidumping duty investigations on hexamethylenetetramine (known as hexamine) from China, Germany, India and Saudi Arabia (A-570-180, A-428-854, A-533-932, A-517-807), and countervailing duty investigations on hexamine from China and India (C-570-181, C-533-933). The CVD investigations cover entries for the calendar year 2023. The AD investigations on Germany, India and Saudi Arabia cover entries July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and the AD investigation on China covers entries Jan. 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024.

Topics:Section 301 tariff exclusions, Customs duty, Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD)
Oct. 30 CBP Bulletin Proposes to Modify, Revoke Ruling Letters on Women's Pants, Infrared Video Goggles
November 4, 2024 |Customs

In the Oct. 30 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 58, No. 43), CBP published proposals to revoke ruling letters concerning women's pants and infrared video goggles from China.

Topics:Section 301 tariff exclusions, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Entry Type 86 , Customs duty, Court of International Trade, CBP CROSS Rulings, World Trade Organization (WTO), Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), Forced Labor
Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products: New AD/CVD Investigations Deadlines & Scope
November 1, 2024 |AD/CV - Patent

The Commerce Department issued notices in the Federal Register on its recently initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on thermoformed molded fiber products from China (A-570-182/C-570-183) and Vietnam (A-552-845/C-552-846). The CVD investigations cover entries Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2023. The AD investigations cover entries April 1, 2024 - Sept. 30, 2024.

Topics:Customs duty, Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD)