Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. Oct 01, 2015 unique 9903 harmonized tariff schedule numbers hts have been created and combined to the current tariff numbers, to identify all refined sugars and specialty sugar periods. Customs and border protection cbp of dome network security cameras under the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus. If you have a problem accessing the tariff files below, please refer to our document formats page please note, this page no longer includes the act of the customs tariff. Customs tariff amendment 2017 harmonized system regulation. The hts comprises a hierarchical structure for describing all goods in trade for duty, quota, and statistical purposes. Informational listing regarding the harmonized tariff. Whats the difference between the schedule b codes for exports and the harmonized tariff schedule hts codes for imports. Some of these codes can be used for imports as well, so theyre very versatile. Dec 20, 2019 to ensure that the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus is aligned with the trade facilitation and trade enforcement act tftea, which was signed into law on february 24, 2016, cbp has worked with the united state international tr.
Gao provides factbased, nonpartisan information to congress. Please see the detailed numbering system below for the final 2016 specialty sugar periods. Us cbp announces tuna trq for 2016 international trade. Customs tariff classification helping fiji grow as a leading. Editions of the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states annotated htsa are available from 1989 the first year of publication present. Cbp published approximately 4,000 prospective rulings and revoked or modified more than 80 others in 2016 addressing topics such as valuation, drawback, liquidation and more. Customs ruling ny n272437 the tariff classification of men. Contact us about our tariff classification services. Apr 26, 2017 the htsus is the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states.
Customs and border protection cbp said it will reinitiate a test to receive electronic data submissions in its umbrella computer system from importers and customs brokers. These are the codes used when filing the paperwork with customs when you export products overseas. Each year, the tariff rate quota for tuna described in subheading 1604. Schedule 2 of the customs tariff regulations prescribes goods for the purposes of schedule 8 of the. Usitc releases 2016 harmonized tariff schedule of the u. For example searching for milks will return any tariff articles containing the word milks or its close derivatives i. Discussed were questions 35 and 37 from october 2016 customs broker license exam. Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus, which. Crash course in the harmonized tariff schedule of the united.
Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 2019. Gri 1 provides that the classification of goods shall be determined according to the terms of the headings of the tariff schedule and any relative section or chapter notes. Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 2016. Harmonized tariff schedule hts, the bible of duty classification, has 99 chapters. The harmonized tariff schedule of the united states hts was enacted by congress and made effective on january 1, 1989, replacing the former tariff schedules of the united states. Trade related links includes links to the harmonized tariff schedule, customs bulletins, informed compliance, code of federal regulations, and more. Tftea harmonized tariff schedule unit of quantity change u. Tftea harmonized tariff schedule unit of quantity change.
The international harmonized system hs is administered by the world customs organization and serves as the foundation for the import and export classification systems used in the united states. Customs and border protection cbp is able to identify a standard per unit quantity at the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus level on articles being imported into the united states. The harmonized tariff schedule of the united states, annotated for statistical reporting purposes hts, is published by the usitc as directed by congress in section 1207 of the omnibus trade and competitiveness act of 1988 public law 100418. The document can be found on the department of justice website at customs tariff s. Similarly, cbp is revoking any treatment previously accorded. Customs and border protection cbp cargo systems messaging. The usitc office of tariff affairs and trade agreements is responsible for publishing the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states annotated htsa.
Harmonized tariff schedule training schedule b training. Classification under the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus is made in accordance with the general rules of interpretation gris. Watch this video to learn more about the harmonized tariff schedule. International trade commission website and via the usitcs online hts search application. Qb 16120 2016 specialty sugar tariff modifications u. Weve detected an unusually high number of searches coming from your location. The mtb amends the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus to suspend and reduce tariffs on 1,660 products through december 31, 2020. Each year, the tariffrate quota for tuna described in subheading 1604. As is the point with many of these tariff classification disputes, the issue was not simply the question of assigning the correct tariff provision. On may 18, 2017, the harmonized tariff schedule hts flagging for all environmental protection agency programs for all filers will be enforced. Customs tariff schedule 99 i issued january 1, 2016 chapter 99 special classification provisions commercial notes. The official 2017 harmonized tariff schedule hts of the united states 2017 basic hts is now available on the u.
However, customs and border protection of the department of homeland. This document may qualify as a guidance document as set forth in executive order 891 and interpretations thereof. Customs and border protection cbp published in the federal register an announcement cbp dec. Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 2016 annotated for statistical reporting purposes change record this change record sets forth all changes to the htsa which have become effective since january 29, 2015, other than previously proclaimed reductions in staged rates of duty which take effect on january 1. This program will help you begin to understand how to use the harmonized tariff system for imports and the schedule b listing for exports. The 2016 cbp rulings and revocations summary provides a list of rulings and legal decisions to help you make decisions based on how your goods will be treated upon. Both are plastic inflatable floats meant for use in calm open water. At the time of entry, customs and border protection may verify the actual fiber content of style 2279179. To ensure that the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus is aligned with the trade facilitation and trade enforcement act tftea, which was signed into law on february 24, 2016, cbp has worked with the united state international trade commission and the united states census bureau to change htsus units of quantities uoq that. Try our solution finder tool for a tailored set of products and services. The applicable subheading for the aluminum railing kits will be 7610. About harmonized tariff schedule the harmonized tariff schedule of the united.
Sep 20, 2012 watch this video to learn more about the harmonized tariff schedule. Customs valuation encyclopedia 19802015 download the customs valuation encyclopedia 19802015 from the cbp web site. The provisions of this chapter are not subject to the rule of specificity in general interpretative rule 3 a. Once the flags are enforced, the filer will either need to file the required information electronically using the pga message set or disclaim using the appropriate code. Enter one or more words separated by a single space. The htsa provides the applicable tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the united states. The watchblog offers short, shareable insights from gao reports on a wide variety of topics. Cbp updates htsus units of quantities to comply with drawback. The htsus was established in 1989 through an act of congress. Clicking on a link will load the corresponding adobe. More than 170 countries use the harmonized commodity description and coding system hs of tariff nomenclature to classify products in international trade.
Customs tariff law 2016 revision cayman islands government. Please contact us to request a format other than those available. The links below correspond to the various sections in the table of contents for the harmonized tariff schedule. The following htsa files are available back to 1989, the first year of publication of the harmonized tariff schedule. Posts about harmonized tariff schedule written by watchblog. This page contains the chapterbychapter listing of the harmonized tariff schedule and general notes. This post will give a rundown of what the htsus is and why it is so important. Customs classifications are complex and are used to determine applicable duties, trade statistics, whether a license is required, other government agency requirements and whether a product is subject to addcvd. Class is a part of lawcustoms exam preparation series that focuses on helping examinees in obtaining a passing score on a customs broker license examination and becoming an individual licensed customs broker in the united states. Therefore, following note 2a of section xi, harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus, the garment will be classified in the heading that occurs last in numerical order among those that equally merit consideration. Cbp, fish and wildlife retest automated import data. This new tariff classification replaced the old tariff schedule of the united states.
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