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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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Preparing for ACE Reautomation/Redesign of the Entry Process Under ESAR Release A2 (Part IV - Pre-Release, Release, and Entry Summary Preparation/Transmission)
June 28, 2006 |Top News

In February 2006, two members of the trade community prepared a pamphlet entitled "Trade User's Guide for ACE-ESAR Release A2," in order to help current ABI/ACS customs brokers, self-filers, and their automation vendors focus on significant changes they might experience as ACE ESAR (Entry Summary, Accounts, Revenue, also referred to as ACE Release 5) is rolled out.

CBP Administrative Messages, Web Postings, Etc.
June 27, 2006 |Top News

In a June 13, 2006 address to the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Basham made it clear that under his leadership, CBP will continue to partner with the private sector and the global trade community to secure and facilitate trade and travel. Commissioner Basham again noted his belief that the course set by former Commissioner Bonner is the right course. (CBP Statement, dated 06/13/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/commissioner/speeches_statements/aaei_conference.xml)

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June 21, 2006 CBP Bulletin Notice on NAFTA Eligibility of Certain Wire Harnesses
June 26, 2006 |Top News

In the June 21, 2006 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBPBulletin) (Vol. 40, No. 26), CBP issued a notice proposing to modify two rulings regarding certain wire harnesses and their eligibility as originating goods under NAFTA. CBP states that it is also proposing to revoke any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions.